Winter 09, Park Slope Reader, p.30-32

I sometimes marvel at how things that play such a prominent role in my life now were utterly unknown to me four years ago. Like the Backyardigans.

January '09, American Baby, p.42-45

You always planned on family dinners and getting the kids to put away their toys. Here's how to make your good intenstions stick.

January '09, Time Out NY Kids, p.8

Schlep your pip-squeak to these grown-up attractions before she’s old enough to ask questions.

Parenting, October 2008, p.130

During her cousin's party at Chuck E. Cheese, Kate Schwarz of Rockville Centre, NY, stood on her chair and shrieked so loudly at the sight of a costumed mouse that the party came to a stop, says her mom, Lisa Bain.

Fall '08, Park Slope Reader, p.30-32

I was a fashionista in my former life. It's true that the high-end department stores I patronized had qualifications tacked on to their names, like Saks . . . Off Fifth and Neiman Marcus . . . Last Call. But I could tell Bottega Veneta from Via Spiga. I pursued Prada. I was a shopper.

Time Out NY Kids, September 2008, p.20 

Children are not, by nature, fine diners. They are loud, messay and unpredictable. They do not like waiting to be -- or remaining -- seated. And their palates are, well, developing.

Time Out New York Kids, July 2008

The Upper West Side store offers children’s lit and a cozy atmosphere.

American Baby, October 2008, p.52

I had been laboring at home for seven hours and my contractions were still short and far apart, but I convinced my husband it was time to go to the hospital.

Park Slope Reader, Summer '08

There's a reason the Beatles were a quartet.

TONY Kids, July 08, p.6

Should New York playgrounds be clothing-optional for kids?

Pregnancy magazine, August 2008, 99-100

There are dozens of decisions to be made about your baby's care, but none feels quite as momentous as choosing what she will eat.

American Baby magazine, June issue, p.28-32

Endless crying, lots of spit-up,fussy eating -- they're all typical baby behaviors in the first year.

Park Slope Reader, Spring 2008

I woke this morning to the sound of my son’s sweet, raspy whisper, “Goo mawning Mommy.”Giovanni nuzzled his head into my cheek and we cuddled close, just like beautiful moms and their perfect babies do in commercials for things like skin cream and instant coffee

Time Out NY Kids, April 2008

Russian sing-alongs, Spanish play groups; Here's the scoop on early language lessons.

Pregnancy, March 2008, p.29-30

Create a perfect nursery for less.

Park Slope Reader, Spring 2008 , p.21-22

It’s 8am on a Monday morning and I have changed my outfit three times.

“Is this too flashy?” I ask Giovanni.

American Baby, Jan '08, p.32-34

You can still expect some surprises (both good and bad) when you're pregnant with a second child. Here's what awaits you.

Pregnancy, November 2007, p.50

The first few weeks of motherhood get a bad rap, and its no wonder. The sleepless nights and endless days of soothing and feeding and diapering aren't exactly a walk in the park -- not to mention labor! But amidst all the drain and strain, there are plenty of postpartum perks to sweeten the deal. Here are the top five.

Pregnancy, November 2007, p. 50-51

A guide to what's inside your prenatal vitamin.

Pregnancy, October 2007, p.54-56

Helpful advice for those who don't breathe easy overnight

Park Slope Reader, Fall '07

When it comes to the Santaland habit, I’m a lost cause. But there may be hope for others out there, which is why I’ve fashioned a primer, a kind of Santaland for Dummies. Learn from my mistakes, ye faithful.

American Baby, September '07

Our age-by-age guide will help you go from breast to bottle.

Time Out NY Kids, October 2007

Are later bedtimes spawning a city of tiny zombies?

Time Out NY Kids, September 2007

Mystery solved: Why there are so few affordable teen baby-sitters in New York City.

Time Out New York Kids, August '07

Mega-size prams are driving people in New York (some parents included) into a full-blown tizzy.

Park Slope Reader, Summer /07, p.23-4

My married friends who aren't parents yet often cite the same reason for waiting, "We want to do some traveling first." And I always thought, "Why can't you take the kid along? Your life doesn't have to end just because you have a baby." I was wrong.

Parenting, August 2007, p.120

"Helpful" might not be the first word that jumps to mind when you think of a toddler. But as your child approaches 2, he'll learn a handy new skill, following directions.

New Parent, Spring/ Summer '07, p. 64

I'm a sucker for fads. If there's a new trend in fashion, exercise, cultural thinking, I hop on the bandwagon. I enjoy being au courant.

American Baby, June 2007, p.50

Two guys forge the bond of a lifetime.

Time Out New York Kids, June 2007, p.10

Call it spying or just good parenting -- keeping track of caregivers has never been easier.

Time Out NY Kids, April 2007, p.8

Note to self: have baby, quit job and find mommy support group.

Parenting, April 2007, p.103

There's nothing more delightful than your baby's coos, gummy grin -- and that first messy kiss.

Pregnancy, April 2007, p.71-2

What to do when news of your little one's gender throws you -- or your family -- for a loop.

Country Decorating Ideas, June 2007, p.60-65

Hardy, handy, pretty and aromatic, this herb just grows and grows. Before she knew it, Judy Phipps was its biggest fan.

TONY Kids, March 2007, p.10

New York families don't want their tykes to wing it when it comes to being a big sib.

Pregnancy, Feb '07, p.86-90

Everything you need to know about the moment of truth

Time Out NY Kids, Jan/ Feb '07, p.13-24

Congratulations! You've got a new infant. Now what? Never mind changing diapers - you'll figure that out soon enough. You've got far more important questions that need answering.

Country Decorating Ideas, April '07, p.38-44

This mountaintop retreat's design formula: Every room with a view.

Time Out NY Kids, Jan/ Feb '07, p.6

Overwhelmed parents are hiring others to lend a hand with child-care tasks; is that so wrong?

Park Slope Reader, Winter '07, p.23-5

During Thanksgiving dinner at my in-law’s in East Tennessee, I noticed that my year-old niece was enjoying an unusual-colored liquid from her sippy cup. It caught my attention because, besides being brown, the beverage was bubbly.

Pregnancy and Newborn, Oct '06. p.76-80

Regular moms just like you are taking extreme births mainstream. Welcome to the new world of childbirth, where alternative methods are becoming real alternatives.

Park Slope Reader, Fall '06, p.27-8

 I'm a die-hard Halloweener. So I haven't let an October 31st go by uncelebrated in three decades.

Pregnancy, Nov '06, p. 120

Motherhood's not just a full-time job; it’s a dozen full-time jobs wrapped into one.. Here are just a few of the classified ads you’ve answered without even knowing it:

Pregnancy, October '06, p.92-4

Practical advice from first-time moms on how to survive baby's first week.

Time Out NY Kids, Sept/oct '06, p.8

One year after Katrina, displaced kids are adjusting nicely to life in NYC.

Baby Center Magazine, Stage 3, 2006

Check on five popular, if unofficial, techniques to get things rolling.

Park Slope Reader, Summer '06, p.15-17

You can learn alot about human nature at the Thomas the Tank Engine. Such as we want what others have.We'll do whatever it takes to get that. When we have it, we want more. It may be a kids' table, but it's not a destination or the faint of heart.

Pregnancy, July '06, p.77-81

I read enough about childbirth during my pregnancy to write a dissertation or two. But during my labor, delivery and recovery, I found there were certain details that didn’t make it into the books.

Time Out NY Kids, July/Aug '06, p.8

There¹s only one place where you can see the world¹s youngest sword swallower, ride an 80-year-old roller coaster and devour a world-famous cheese dog all in one afternoon. Ah, Coney Island, where rickety rides are king and the word freak refers to a vocation.

Time Out NY Kids, May/ June '06, p.10

Will baby barflies have the last laugh in the ongoing stroller wars?

Pregnancy, May '06, p.128

My teeth were always brushed, my legs were shaved. My house was in order. I did not find my telephone in the fridge. I did not knowingly leave the house with spit-up on my pants.

New Parent,, Spring/Summer '06, p.80

It was Christmas Eve and also the eve of my son's one month birthday.

ePregnancy, March '06, p.96

Need another reason to cuddle with your newborn? Recent research in neurobiology suggests that your odor is one of the first ways your baby gets to know you. In fact, studies have shown that presenting the mother’s smell to a four hour-old newborn can soothe the baby and stop its crying.

Earnshaw's, March '06, p.46

In the sheer bedlam after our son Giovanni was born, we were happy to make space for anything that might keep him happy . . . and quiet. Here are the indispensable baby items that had us Thanksgiving parents offering thanks time and time again:

Fit Pregnancy, Feb/Mar '06, p.40

Britney Spears brought the belly ring into vogue for an entire generation. But when the pregnant pop star's famous navel began to expand, she quickly uncorked that fashion statement. Which leads us to ask: To ring or not to ring?

Park Slope Reader, Winter 2006, p.15-17

I'm at the 7th Avenue Key Food shopping for produce with my  grandmother.  "How many lemons you get for a dollar?" she asks me, sorting through  the gleaming stacks of yellow.  "One," I respond. I know what's coming next.
 

Pregnancy, February '06, p.128

Pregnancy, delivery and new parenthood are tough. But in return for the morning sickness, labor pain and all-nighters, you get one truly invaluable benefit. Well, two, if you count your bundle of joy. You now have an excuse for everything from forgetting your sister's birthday to not brushing your teeth for a week.

ePregnancy, December '05/ January '06 issue, p.138

Let the Tooth Fairy beware, she's about to be given her pink slip.

ePregnancy, Novemeber 2005 issue, pg. 128

I was elbow-deep in drool and poop when my seventeen year-old sister told me I was a MILF.

Park Slope Reader, Fall 2005 issue, pg. 23-26

I grew up in Bensonhurst, where, as in most places, going to church means Easter and Christmas Eve, creeping in fifteen minutes late and taking off five minutes early. This adds up to a fifteen minute-long mass, which is just about as much as anybody could stand. It’s no surprise I was soon a lapsed Catholic.

Park Slope Reader, Summer 2005 issue, pg. 18

My caffeine-fueled reverie at Ozzie's went sour one day last year when I found my favorite table subsumed in a sea of strollers. Where my laptop and pile of books should have been were Baby Bjorns, Mayan slings, pacifiers, teething rings.

ePregnancy, June 2005 issue, pg. 93

During my pregnancy, I often imagined what my labor might be like. I envisioned myself serenely surrendering to the pain, focusing on candle flames and sipping chamomile tea, in joyful anticipation of meeting my beloved baby boy. I did not imagine myself on all fours in my parents’ living room, bellowing in agony as my family enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner. Who knew that, for my large, Italian family, childbirth would be a spectator sport?