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Signs of a Good Babysitter

For a parent, there are few things as refreshing and glorious as a good babysitter. Luckily (and sadly, because we’re moving in two months) I think we’ve found one of the best.   Not only was she highly recommended by a friend, has professional experience with young children (as a dance teacher!), and is so […]

June 6, 2013

Modern Perspectives, Motherhood, Parenthood, Young Married Mom

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An Informal Guide to Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery in NYC, 2010: Part II

Update from last post! I haven’t tried it, but word on the street is that Babies ‘R’ Us takes BuyBuyBaby coupons if they’re not expired. *** New and veteran moms alike love sharing advice on all things baby.  Here’s the second installment of what I’ve learned from fellow moms as well as my own experience […]

December 22, 2010

Parenthood, Young Married Mom

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An Informal Guide to Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery in NYC, 2010: Part I

There are plenty of guides out there as to how to prepare for the birth of a baby—so many, that figuring out which to use can be overwhelming. I was fortunate enough to have four or five friends or friends of friends preparing to welcome a little one just before I did.   When I asked […]

December 17, 2010

Parenthood, Young Married Mom

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