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Meet Dr. Marisa Su, Pediatric Orthopedist with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital

Get to know one of the new faces in Pediatric Orthopedics at YNHCH.

7 Ways to Love Your Kid-Free Weekends as a Single Mom

Amanda Vlastas of West University Moms shares seven ways to start enjoying your kid-free weekends.

Jon Gustin aka The Tired Dad: 6 Things We’re Taking from His MomCast Interview

Jon Gustin is known for his take on millennial fatherhood, and recently he sat down with MomCast to discuss his new book.

What To Say When…Your Child Won’t Listen

It can be hard to know what to say as a parent. Our next advice column from Dr. Nicole Lipkin gives you the words you need.

Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi

Fortesa Latifi is a Los Angeles-based journalist and soon to be mom-of-two. Her new book, Life, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online looks at a hot topic: the child influencer industry. While family social accounts continue to be incredibly popular, cases like Ruby Franke, where a popular mom influencer was arrested for child abuse, have shown the dark side of monetiing children’s social medi precise.

We asked Fortesa about her interesting new book, how she handles social media with her own toddler, and her suggestions for keeping kids safe on social media.

A Former Beauty Editor Shares: How I Handle Skincare, Makeup

Like Kari's daughters', Elle and Alexandra (LMN CEO Layla Lisiewski's daughters, shown above) are also navigating skincare and makeup.   How does someone with all the skincare and makeup knowledge in the world introduce her own daughters to the topics? Sephora is...

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Mom-Founded Brand Edition!

This Mother’s Day, we’re all about moms supporting moms. That’s why we’re sharing some gifts from mom-owned brands we’re giving (maybe to ourselves, shh!).   Lele Sadoughi Headband, $195 These chic headbands are perfect for busy mornings—the stylish equivalent of...

Weeknight Recipe: Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos!

  If you're dealing with a picky-eating situation in your home, tacos can be a lifesaver. They're one of the most easily customizable meals, so every taste, dietary restriction or other variation can be made without creating a totally separate meal. Babies and...

Love Spicy Margaritas? Try This One Next!

If you love spicy margaritas, you have to try this version made with mom-founded 21Seeds tequila. Kat Hantas created the brand because "it’s what I wanted to drink – something smooth, simple, and casual with a fresh, natural flavor that made drinking infused tequila...

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Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi

Meet a Mom: Journalist and Author Fortesa Latifi

Fortesa Latifi is a Los Angeles-based journalist and soon to be mom-of-two. Her new book, Life, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online looks at a hot topic: the child influencer industry. While family social accounts continue to be incredibly popular, cases like Ruby Franke, where a popular mom influencer was arrested for child abuse, have shown the dark side of monetiing children’s social medi precise.

We asked Fortesa about her interesting new book, how she handles social media with her own toddler, and her suggestions for keeping kids safe on social media.

A Former Beauty Editor Shares: How I Handle Skincare, Makeup

A Former Beauty Editor Shares: How I Handle Skincare, Makeup

Like Kari's daughters', Elle and Alexandra (LMN CEO Layla Lisiewski's daughters, shown above) are also navigating skincare and makeup.   How does someone with all the skincare and makeup knowledge in the world introduce her own daughters to the topics? Sephora is...

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