More and More women want to get pregnant after 40.  What are the options for those wanting a family later in life? What about those approaching 40 who haven’t found Mr. Right? Did they wait too long? Dr. Zhang with New Hope Fertility Center says “40s is the new 30’s” for family building as he [...]

By Bekkah Wright “Take a babymoon” – this is the directive that should top every “To Do” when prepping for baby’s arrival. Just what is a babymoon? Time for relishing coupledom, reconnecting and, of course, romance. As for amour, we recommend Morocco by way of Palm Springs, California. The destination – Korakia Pensione (www.korakia.com; 1.760.864.6411). Tucked [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere The day has come.  It is the last and final day of your maternity leave which means it’s time to prepare to go back to the office.  It won’t be the easiest transition—you’ve been at home for weeks and the thought of leaving your little one can be simply unbearable. Co-founder of MyWorkButterfly.com [...]

In “Murphy Lives Here,” Dr. Merryl J. Polak discusses the difficulties of wanting to have a family when motherhood seems out of reach. Emma Porter expresses her overall satisfaction with being a happy wife and successful teacher. She felt that when the time was right, her feelings would tell her when she wanted to add [...]

Many moms spend much of their time taking care of others. Moms often find themselves playing chauffer, concierge, chef or even maid, serving the needs of their families. So, it makes sense that when moms decide to pursue higher education, they want a university that will cater to their needs and interests.

By: Nicole Pelletiere After a long nine months of excitement, your baby is finally here!  It is soon realized that your life-changing experience has also left you with some unpleasant surprises (added weight, saggy skin, and stretch marks—just to name a few).  Many women are faced with a common dilemma: pre-baby clothes are too tight [...]

By Kathy Bertone Find a parent who breezes through an airport with one suitcase and a carry-on, and I’ll show you a parent who left their child at home. Good planning will mean less stress and headache for you the entire visit, but there’s a fine line between dragging the entire contents of your home [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Can’t remember the last time you and your husband had a night out?  Maybe it’s time you both get to planning. “It’s so important to have a date night, especially for new parents” says Katie Bugbee, Managing Editor and Resident Childcare Expert at Care.com.  “There’s something special about dressing up and going [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Feedings, dirty diapers and spit-ups, oh my! Amongst handling all the responsibilities that come with being new parents, who can stop to think: “What ever happened to date night?” It seems impossible to even consider.  However, a number of studies show that couples that play together do in fact stay together. So [...]