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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Get Your Baby to Sleep in 30 Seconds
It’s true! You can get your baby to sleep in as little as 30 seconds… if the conditions are right. A few years ago, I went live on Good Morning America Online. I had my cousin’s baby in my arms, a baby I had never met before. The host asked if I could demonstrate […]
5 Breastfeeding Positions for Optimal Comfort and Latching
Breastfeeding is often described as natural, but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy at first. If you’re a new parent, finding a position that supports both comfortable latching and your own physical comfort can make all the difference. The good news is that minor adjustments in positioning can improve milk transfer, reduce soreness, and even […]
Nap Transitions in the First 18 Months
Ultimate Guide to Managing Nap Transitions in the First 18 Months There’s nothing quite like sleep challenges to test your patience as a new parent. Just when you feel you have cracked your baby’s nap routine, everything changes again. Nap transitions can be confusing and emotionally draining, but they are a normal and healthy […]