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About the Author

Donna Duarte-Ladd

Donna Duarte-Ladd is a California native and long-time Brooklyn resident with decades of experience shaping stories at the intersection of family, lifestyle, culture, and real life. She is the Head of Editorial for Print and Digital at New York Family Media and the founder of Land of Mothers, a space rooted in honest, lived-in reflections on parenting, work, and becoming. She splits her time between Brooklyn and Upstate New York with her family, where she is outside whenever possible, catching her breath between responsibilities and keeping up with her two boys.

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Fun at Home

Easy Valentine’s Day Treats via Catherine McCord of Weelicious and One Potato

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Tweens & Teens

Talking to Your Kids about Porn: Tips on Dealing with this Uncomfortable Topic

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Pregnancy & Childbirth

Filling in the Gap: Two New Yorkers Bring Moms a Postpartum Support Subscription

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Things to Do with Kids

NYC Schools Increase Testing for January 3rd Return: What You Need to Know

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Parenting

COVID-19 Omicron Update: a Guide for NYC Parents

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Parenting

Kids and Sleep: How to Help Them to Have a Better Slumber

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Fun at Home

Disney+ star and YayDay Paper Co. founder, Amber Kemp-Gerstel on How to Save Kids Art Work!

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Entertainment

Instagram Parental Controls Features are Coming Soon: What Parents Need to Know

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Health & Wellness

The 5 Best Winter Skin Products to Combat Dry Skin

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Parenting

Chamber of Mothers: a Coalition Takes on Family Paid Leave

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Parenting

Best Car Seats for New York City 2025

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Daycare & Preschool

Changing a Preschool or Daycare Mid-year: How to make the decision to switch schools for your child

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Things to Do with Kids

Our Holiday Bucket List: Phenomenal & Festive NYC!

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Our Holiday Gift Guide for 2021!

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Fun at Home

6 Must-Haves for Holiday Hosting

By Donna Duarte-Ladd & Erik Bliss
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Parenting

The Best Gifts for Kids 8 + to Tween 2021: Holiday Gift Guide

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Parenting

COVID-19 Vaccine Shot for Kids Ages 5 to 11: Why is the Needle Shorter, Dosage less? An Expert Gives us Answers

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Mamas We Love

Hey Sloaney: Mama Liza Dare Brings Style for the Littles

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Lifestyle

5 Charities That Support New York Families: How to Donate & Support, Receive Help

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Legoland New York, the Park, Hotel and Experience

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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