Today’s top family news!

A mom in Washington State gave birth to a baby boy in an elevator stuck between floors. Thankfully her midwife was with her and all went well. Add that to the list of interesting births lately, like the baby boy who entered the world on a PATH train …read more

I am the perfect candidate for the Safety 1st High Definition Digital Monitor. I am somewhat of a connoisseur of monitors having tried out at least half a dozen in the last three years. …read more

I attended the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently, and was pretty impressed with the range of eco-friendly cars that were being unveiled – from the tiny “smart” cars to the hybrids, the electric, and everything in between. But as a Mom, I often find that the environment inside the car can be just as offensive and polluting as the environment outside the car. …read more

I’m on the front lawn with my baby in his stroller. Yes, it’s cold outside but not freezing. It’s a crisp winter day. He fell asleep on our walk and frankly, I don’t want to risk bringing him inside and jostling him awake. …read more

My latest imperfect moment with my toddler was actually this afternoon. We went to the local park for family portraits, and I had given my 19 month …read more

They say, you are what you eat, and that holds true more than ever with what we feed our babies. Every parent wants the best and the baby food industry has heard us loud and clear. They have responded with tons of new baby food brands which tout themselves as organic, natural, chemical free and delicious. Here’s a run down of our favorites. …read more

All the media outlets are abuzz with their predictions for 2012, and one of the favorite things to write about seems to be food trends. For those of you who don’t know, “food trends” are things that excite people who don’t have to make the same dinner every night for their picky, OCD-ish kids. …read more

It happens with sports and fashion and baby names, too. We’re all trying to guess The Next Big Thing. Looking backwards it seems inevitable that Isabella would become the most popular girls’ name in the US. …read more