I grew up in Ohio and moved to California for big adventure and a change of pace. Well, I got it. I married Alec, who hails from Boston, and within a year had a baby and set up house thousands of ... [Read More]
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How to: Date night with toddler in tow
When I saw rookie mom Hala's post on Instagram, I was impressed and inspired by the story she shared about taking her daughter Alana along for a date night. This was not a family date during which ... [Read More]
Why the bouncy seat makes me a better mom
Before having a baby, I had a very clear idea of what kind of mom I would be. Having read Babywise at the advice of a childless friend, I knew I would put my newborn on a schedule and fill my ... [Read More]
Look out for your marriage
Both of us Rookie Moms have parents who were divorced before we were in preschool, and both of us want to have long epic marriages that last for 50 or 70 years (long after our diaper-wearing boys are ... [Read More]
10 Things to do in Oakland, CA with a baby
When we're not busy raising kids or writing RookieMoms.com, we manage {510} Families, a website for East Bay parents. Whitney and I created the resource we wish we had when home with our ... [Read More]
The Control Freak’s Guide to leaving your baby with someone else
There are three big parts to dealing with leaving your baby with another caregiver for the first time: How YOU are feeling. How the BABY is feeling. What the SITTER needs to know. I will ... [Read More]