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A Step-by-Step Guide to Freeze Your Child’s Credit

October 20, 2018 By Julie Watts 23 Comments

Child Credit Freeze Guide

NOTE: This page was originally published in 2015 & was last updated in October 2018. When I set out to create this guide for parents, I never imagined it could be so difficult.  Several years, several massive hacks and several pieces of legislation later, every parent now has … [Read more...]

A Different Kind of Resolution: Choosing Joy

January 11, 2017 By newsmom 1 Comment

overcoming postpartum anxiety

I smiled to myself as I clicked "buy" on something that seemed so out of character: A pair of leggings with a space invaders inspired pattern on them. Yep, a grown woman with space invader leggings. To some, it may seem silly or weird, but to me, it was symbolic. This frivolous (yet … [Read more...]

A Tale of Two Carriers: Tula Vs. LÍLLÉbaby

December 22, 2016 By newsmom 3 Comments

If you've decided to "wear" your baby, chances are you've scoured the internet searching for the right option that'll leave your hands free while carrying your little one. The problem? An overwhelming number of options.Dozens of companies advertise canvas material, woven material, … [Read more...]

The Carryon Overnight Kit: A Must for Airplane Travel With Kids

November 16, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim Leave a Comment

Child in airplane, carryon overnight kit

Of course we couldn't have known our 20 hour trip would lengthen into 48. So of course we didn't pack a carryon overnight kit.It began as we loaded up the hired car in the dark, installing the car seats and waiting until the absolute last minute to pull our 1- and 4-year old sons … [Read more...]

EpiPen Is Not the Only Choice: My Switch to an Off-Brand

September 29, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 4 Comments

epinephrine auto-injector

NOTE: This is in no way intended as a product endorsement, but rather one mom’s experience. Please consult your doctor and insurance provider about any changes in medication --The first time I bought a set of EpiPens, in 2015, I balked at the price.“Did insurance not cover … [Read more...]

“Chemicals Are in Everything, Why Should I Care?”

June 14, 2016 By Julie Watts 2 Comments

Why Care About Chemicals Products?

One of the most common critiques I get about my reporting on chemical flame retardants in car seats can be summed up with this Facebook comment on one of my posts:Look at how many of us survived... using car seats. Then look at the ones who survived before car seats were a thing. … [Read more...]

Car Seats in Taxis: Difficult But Doable

June 12, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 3 Comments

One way to carry the car seat in a sit-and-stand double stroller.

In the few months since I committed to stop baby wearing in taxis, my little guy officially outgrew his infant bucket car seat. I’ve opted for public transportation and avoided cabs when possible, but unfortunately that’s not always possible in a big city like Hong Kong.In the days … [Read more...]

Investigating Car Seat Chemicals

May 22, 2016 By Julie Watts 8 Comments

#Toxic Safety: Investigating Car Seat Chemicals

What began as a NewsMom editorial, expanded into a six month KPIX-CBS investigation exposing alleged false advertising, apparent legal loopholes and outdated federal regulations that systematically expose millions of children to concerning car seat chemicals.First, we established … [Read more...]

Virtual Kidnapping – A New & Terrifying Threat for Parents

April 28, 2016 By Julie Watts 1 Comment

Virtual Kidnapping - A New & Terrifying Threat for Parents

Updated: 9-18-16A chill ran through my body and I immediately felt sick to my stomach when I read this NextDoor post from a local mom. The tale of her child's virtual kidnapping is literally one of the most terrifying things I've ever read.For years, we've covered the … [Read more...]

Postpartum Depression: What to Learn From Panettiere’s Return

April 20, 2016 By Mallie Jane Kim 1 Comment

Hayden Panettiere's return to Nashville brings renewed attention to postpartum depression. What every mom (and dad) should know.

New motherhood is hard. The sleep deprivation, the hormones, the crying, the body changes, the guilt and the worry can team up to leave moms of newborns feeling harried, wondering: “Is it this hard for everyone? Is my child particularly difficult? Am I simply not cut out for … [Read more...]

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