Stay-at-Home Parent Returning to School or Work?
For first-time stay-at-home parents considering returning to school, the question often isn’t motivation; it’s whether there’s enough time, energy, and money to make it work. Balancing family and education can feel like trying to add one more essential task to days that are already full, especially when childcare, schedules, and household needs don’t pause for […]
Family Squabbles
About Squabbles Ideally, families experience home as a harmonious haven. Yet sometimes daily life unravels into drama, hurriedness, consternation, or squabbles. Although dissension—between parents and children, or among family members—often starts out mildly, it can escalate into standoffs or shouting matches with emotions running high and each person trying to be “heard.” In the […]
Varicose Veins During & After Pregnancy
Varicose Veins During and After Pregnancy: Here’s what to look for, plus causes and treatment options. While pregnancy brings about many beautiful changes, it also puts immense stress on the body, often resulting in permanent changes. While women’s bodies are often able to heal after six months to a year after childbirth, there are […]
A Practical Guide to Managing Newborn Expenses and Benefits
For new and expecting parents, first-time moms and dads, plus grandparents stepping in, newborn expenses can land fast and unevenly. Between recovery needs, infant health worries, and the daily reality of diapers, feeding, and sleep, the financial challenges of parenting can feel like one more weight during an already tender season. The hardest part is […]
The Guilt I See in Parents at The Dentist’s Office And What I Wish They Knew
As a pediatric dentist and a mom, I see a moment play out almost every single day, and it has nothing to do with teeth. A parent walks in holding their toddler’s hand, gets settled into the chair beside them, and before I’ve even had a chance to say hello, they start apologizing. For […]
Beyond the Gift Box: The 2026 Data-Backed Guide to Giving Mom What She Actually Wants
Happy Mother’s Day! Did you know that mom doesn’t always want a physical item for Mother’s Day? In fact, according to a survey* conducted by Priya Rajendran, a former PayPal engineer and the CEO/co-founder of It’s a Family Thing (IAFT), an AI-powered family app that distributes household tasks so mom isn’t stuck managing the app AND […]