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Category: Year 1
Why This Venture Capitalist Has Zero Tolerance for Mom-Shaming
Elizabeth Weil is an ultra-marathon runner, a venture capitalist, and a mother. She has 1-year-old twins and a toddler. Her husband Kevin is also a competitive ultra-marathoner and The Head of Product at Instagram. Below, Elizabeth answers the question, “How does she do it?” Apparently, it takes ruthless time management, a healthy dose of parenting…
These Ingredients Are Known to Counteract Heavy Metals
Heavy metals are all around us, which means they have a tendency to seep into our foods. A 2021 report found that, “commercial baby foods are tainted with significant levels of toxic heavy metals”. This can be an alarming statistic for parents. Thankfully, there are foods that counteract and/or “bind” toxins.
Why We Love Beets
Beets aren’t just what Dwight Schrute grows on his farm. For some, beets elicit happy feelings. For others (I’m looking at you @grownups), they elicit a cringe-worthy reaction. While beets are polarizing for some — we love them and here’s why.
Key Nutrients to Support Your Baby’s Immunity
Nutrients play a critical role in your baby’s still-developing immune system. If you’re wondering what foods you should focus on, we’re breaking down what scientific articles tell us about babies and immunity.
The Advantages of Breastfeeding During The First Six Months of Life
Breastfeeding can evoke feelings of success, failure, frustration, and bliss. Some liken breastfeeding to a full-time job and feel overwhelmed by the added pressure. Others love the peaceful moments of bonding with their baby. Either way, the resulting advantages offer protection against several potential health issues, for baby and mother alike.
Why Is My Baby No Longer Sleeping?
During sleep regression, your baby will go from sleeping soundly to waking up multiple times during the night. Lasting between 2-6 weeks, there’s a good chance that your baby has experienced sleep regression before – many babies go through a sleep regression around 3-4 months as they transition to a sleep schedule that is closer…
The Four Stages of Speech Development in Children
When will my baby start talking? It’s a question all new parents ask, and rightfully so. You spend every waking moment taking care of your infant without *much* reciprocity. From cooing to babbling, here’s what to expect during their first years.
Making Bath Time with Baby Easier
As one parent put it, “trying to wash my toddler’s hair during bath time is what I imagine it would be like to baptize an angry raccoon.” We are here to help.
Leela Cyd on the Art of Insta Food
Leela Cyd is a California-based food, lifestyle, and travel photographer. She is not only a talented artist but also an amazing momma to her babe, Izador Cosmo. A look at her Instagram gives you a glimpse into her sunny, playful, and colorful world. Leela perfectly captures the imperfect beauty of daily life in her own…
Baby Food Chef Series: Beverly Kim
The celebrated MICHELIN star chef is all about family– both in the restaurant and at home.
Baby Food Chef Series: Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo
The award-winning duo love cheese and cake, just like the rest of us.
Baby Food Chef Series: Malcolm Livingston II
The award-winning chef goes from Noma to nom nom baby food.
A Mama Moment with Luxury Realtor, Kerri Madden
As a third generation Angeleno, Kerri Madden is intimately familiar with Los Angeles. Growing up, she was captivated by the architectural variety in SoCal. This fascination, along with her extensive experience in business, sales, and marketing, led her to pursue a career in real estate.Prior to becoming a realtor, Kerri represented many distinguished beauty brands,…
Jacqui Saldana on Food & Family
For Jacqui Saldana, the kitchen has always been synonymous with family. As a young girl, she recalls sitting in her abuela’s kitchen in Costa Rica, as her grandma dumped large bags of dried black beans on the table.
Textile Designer Dana Haim on Blankets & Babies
[Dana Haim](https://danahaim.com/) is a triple threat – an artist, small business owner, and mama.
Astronaut Mom Karen Nyberg Shares Her Perspective Changer
Dr. Karen Nyberg is an engineer, astronaut, and artist who has nearly thirty years of experience in human spaceflight. She is also a mother.
Goldfaden MD Co-founder on Life as a Working Mom
Founded by Dr. Gary Goldfaden and sisters-in-law Lisa and Lauren Goldfaden, Goldfaden MD utilizes natural, clean, plant-derived ingredients to keep skin glowing.
Nutritionist Lily Kunin on Pantry Must Haves & Food Hacks
If you’ve ever seen a perfectly executed grain bowl on Instagram, it’s highly likely that Lily Kunin was the artist or at least the inspiration behind it.
Lunya CEO Ashley Merrill on Motherhood & Silk Pajamas
If you’ve ever put on a pair of Lunya pajamas, you know the brand is far from basic sleepwear. From the modern silhouettes to the use of premium—and thank god, machine washable—silk fabrics, Lunya is pushing women to rethink what they wear to bed.
Why Your Baby Should Be Taking Probiotics
The foundation of your child’s health is laid during the first three years of their life. 80% of the brain will form during the first 1,000 days, and within the first 2.5 years, their gut microbiome will resemble that of an adult. These are two major developmental milestones that determine the overall health of a…
