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 […]
Simple, Screen‑Free Spring Activities That Help Young Children Learn and Grow
Help your child learn and grow with these simple, Screen-free spring activities. Spring has a way of waking everything up, including young children’s curiosity. Longer days, warmer weather, and the first signs of new growth naturally invite movement, questions, and discovery. For parents of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, spring can feel like the perfect […]
What Most Parents Overlook in Baby Budget Planning
You can figure out how much you’ll spend on a crib and stroller in one night, but the costs that really tip you over usually appear later. Think paperwork fees, weird medical bills, and the small weekly stuff that somehow becomes a second rent payment. Discover all the budget items you’re missing in baby planning. […]
What Your Employer Isn’t Going to Tell You About Maternity Leave
When you find out you’re pregnant, most women do the same thing. They feel the rush of joy (or shock, or both) and then, often within days, a deeper anxiety sets in: What does this mean for my job? Is maternity leave (or paternity leave) an option? So you Google maternity leave. You review […]