Adore this couple, and am not trying to make any assumptions about them specifically, BUT it is so common for couples to forget to prepare their relationship for baby. Maternal health, baby proofing the house, etc. is critical, but it’s also really helpful to have certain conversations before the sleepless nights and anxiety of keeping a little... See more

When I was raising my two boys, I relied heavily on my friendships with older women who knew the ins and outs of what it took to be a mother in New York City. I was a foreigner without any family close by in a city where so many parents feel as if they have to go at it alone. And there was another factor, too. My relationship with my own mother was... See more