The Big Unknown

Pregnant Women Have Lots Of Questions. They Often Turn To People Like Renee Sullivan For Guidance And Support.

In honor of New York Family’s upcoming Baby Show, I had the privilege of talking with doula, parent coach and Mommybites support group director, Renee Sullivan, about the many common questions and concerns on the minds of expectant moms.

Come Together

Six Key Ways To Creating A Great Parenting Partnership

Whether it’s out of a desire for an equal and supportive relationship—or out of necessity—families are recognizing that life is a lot more manageable when both parents are competent, caring and willing to share the load.

Pregnancy In Perspective

Sensible Advice For Getting Through The First Nine Months (Including Permission To Enjoy A Glass Of Wine)

J&R’s New Baby

The Famous 40-Year-Old Family-Run Business, J&R, Opens A Megastore For Parents This Month—Meet J&R Jr.

Hands-Off Parenting

Bryan Caplan’s Book Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids Might Have Some Parents Thinking: The More The Merrier!

Frazzled parents of young children, breathe easy. According to economist and parenting author Bryan Caplan, the benefits of having kids are greater than they seem. Take his advice, and resolve to stop working so hard at parenting the “right” way this year.

Birth: The Sequel

In A Follow-Up To Her Popular Documentary On Childbirth, The Business of Being Born, Ricki Lake Gets The Celebrity Mom Point Of View

Perhaps you know Ricki Lake best for her popular talk show in the 90s, or more recently for her graceful stint on Dancing with the Stars. She’s been a successful on-screen star for over 20 years now. But the project closest to Lake’s heart is intimately linked to her most important leading role—as mother to her sons Milo, 14, and Owen, 10.

Managing Milestones

10 Smart Tips From The Authors Of The Essential Guide to Baby’s First Year

In ancient times, stones (aptly known as milestones) were placed alongside roads at specific intervals to help travelers measure distances and, therefore, their progress.

Sleepless In The City

When New Parents Struggle To Help Their Baby Sleep, A Qualified Professional Can Make All The Difference

I knew I was desperate when I asked my cousin how she got Sula to sleep through the night. Sula is her two-year-old Weimaraner. I was willing to look anywhere for help in getting a good night’s rest for my son and I, even from a dog.

Born & Bred

Dispatches And Musings From Our New Parent Bloggers

A sampling of posts from our blog for expectant and new parents, which provides news, tips and resources (and great weekly giveaways) on everything from bump to baby to toddler.

Car Seat Safety

As Your Child Grows, It’s Time to Re-Examine What Type of Car Seat is Best. Here, An Expert Shares Tips on What to Look For

Confused about how to select the best car seat for your child as she grows? In light of the new car seat guidelines issued by The American Academy of Pediatrics - which states that children should stay rear-facing in the car seat up to age 2 or until they outgrow the seat's maximum height and weight requirements - we consulted with a certified child passenger safety technician for what parents should look for. Known as the newest "Car Seat Lady," in New York, Emily Levine shares some tips: