OK, we all know screen time will ruin our kids, right? But many of us "less than perfect" moms allow our kids some tech from time to time. Whether it's a long flight, a road trip, or simply 15 minutes of peace, tech blogger (and #NewsMom) Jennifer Jolly has compiled a list of apps … [Read more...]
Do You Have the Right To a Free Breast Pump?
Your Rights to Insurance Coverage for a Breast Pump and Lactation Services An oldie but a goodie—KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports on your rights to insurance coverage for your breast pump and other nursing expenses under the ACA. This story originally aired in 2013, but … [Read more...]
10 Must-Haves for Travel With Toddlers
Travel with Toddlers Isn't Easy—But These Can Help! We travel... A lot. At 21 months old, my toddler had logged over 60 flight hours, and she continues to sleep in her travel crib an average of two weekends a month. As a result, I have a lot of experience surviving airports, … [Read more...]
NewsMom Must-Haves for Parents
From products for infants to toddlers, we've probably purchased and tried them all. Here's a collection of must-haves for parents, from parents who report on products for a living. Follow NewsMomDotCom on Pinterest for more! Stuff we own. Stuff we love. Always independent. Never … [Read more...]
Navigating TSA With Your Traveling Toddler
From baby food to breast milk, navigating TSA with your traveling toddler can be a challenge. In exchange for a little extra testing/searching, TSA allows parents traveling with small children to carry on liquids in excess of the 3-1-1 rule (i.e. more than 3.4 oz of water, formula, … [Read more...]
Why My Toddler Has a Credit Card
#ReportersNotebookOver the years, I’ve interviewed both adult and child identity theft victims, security experts and even convicted ID thieves for far too many news stories on the topic. I’ve learned enough to be fairly certain that eventually all of our identities will be … [Read more...]
Credit Freeze: The Best Way To Prevent ID Thieves From Opening Credit In Your (Kid’s) Name
#ReportersNotebook This one is near and dear to my heart. A credit freeze is widely believed to be the single best tool for preventing financial ID theft. For the first time, this story reveals the trick to freezing your child's credit, too! Read More on CBS San … [Read more...]