Meet A Mom

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

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.

Dr. Naomi | Lil' Dente Pediatric Dentistry How many children do you have and what are their ages?I have one... his name is London and he is 4 months old. He has already stolen my whole heart and completely changed my world in the best way.  What brought you and your...

When we talk about mom-shaming, few have experienced it with as much fervor as Hilaria Baldwin. Whether it’s comments about her and husband actor Alec Baldwin using a surrogate to carry their sixth child, her sexy workout attire, or yes, the way she speaks, she’s no...

As moms, every time we see tragic news about gun violence involving children, it feels unbelievable but also increasingly familiar. In this week's Meet a Mom interview, we're our conversation with Angela Ferrell-Zabala,  the executive director of Moms Demand Action,...

Runner Alysia Montaño has a plethora of athletic accolades tied to her name: Three-time world champion. Seven-time U.S. National champion. Olympic bronze medalist. But Montaño is perhaps most well-known for running in the USA Nationals when she was 8 months pregnant....

Jessica Collins is best known for her soap opera career, including winning a Daytime Emmy for The Young and the Restless. She’s also appeared in films like Catch Me If You Can and shows like American Dreams,  It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Two and a Half Men and...

Hi, I’m Luz, the founder of New Light Psychotherapy. I created this practice to offer a calm, supportive space where adults and mothers can slow down, feel truly heard, and make sense of the emotional shifts that come with life and parenting. You don’t need to be in...

Tania Fabiani says fashion has always been a part of her life. Italian and Argentinian but raised in Brazil, she recently launched Acuarela with acclaimed Brazilian designer Marcelo Quadros. “Acuarela is a luxury fashion platform rooted in Latin American culture,...

This story originally appeared in September 2024 on The Local Moms Network. Kelly Stafford may be best known in the public eye as the at-times outspoken wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but she’s also a busy mom of four girls (8-year-old twins as...

If you have a new reader, chances are you’re familiar with the iconic Biscuit book series based on a playful golden retriever pup. Author Alyssa Satin Capucilli has penned over 80 titles, with 54 million copies sold, and she says it was all inspired by her own...

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a bestselling author, host of the BDA Baby podcast and an animal advocate. She’s also a mom of three kids: daughters Lyla (5) and Eloise (3) and son Ford (1) as well as stepmom to 13-year-old Jack. Recently, she sat down with Demetra...

The stereotype of the stay-at-home mom is finally getting a rebrand thanks to Neha Ruch. A mom of two, Neha leapt onto the national stage with her bestseller, The Power Pause, a primer for ambitious mothers leaning into family life. This success, she says, didn’t...

Dr. Suzy Welch, a celebrated business journalist, author, NYU professor, and mother of four, will be leading an intimate Fireside Chat to discuss her powerful best-seller, Becoming You: A Proven Method For Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career.

Meet a Mom: Dr. Julie Sweeney of SproutWell Pediatric Integrative Medicine Local mom of three and pediatrician, Dr. Julie Sweeney, is helping families across Fairfield and Westchester Counties find a more balanced approach to children’s health. Through her...

Sara Shepard is best known as the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book series Pretty Little Liars, which was turned into a television series starring Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale and Shay Mitchell. Recently, she has been writing a middle grade series, Penny...

Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman and his wife Reagan recently became parents of two—their son Knox is 3 and son Bennett is just four months old. While Alex is best known for being a Gold Glove winning ballplayer, Reagan is an entrepreneur and wellness content...

This sweet treat is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up for moms.