Jenny Gallagher
How to Keep a Toddler Busy Until Dinner is Ready
If your household is anything like mine, the time between daycare pickup and dinnertime can be STRESSFUL. On a recent Monday night, with a...
Running While Pregnant for the Casual Runner
Early in my pregnancies, I turned to the internet to find out more about running while pregnant. Everything I found was from marathon runners...
Unexpected Pros and Cons of Daycare
When my husband and I were planning how to juggle working outside the home and our new baby, we considered multiple childcare options. We...
Turning Toddler Artwork into Homemade Cards
Let's talk about toddler artwork. Some of it, like tiny handprint turkeys or cotton ball snowmen, is adorable and makes it onto the fridge....
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus is found outside of the uterus, usually somewhere in...
My Baby Hates the Car Seat
Of all the movie tropes about parenthood, here's the one that bothers me the most.
A newborn cries in the middle of the night. The...
How to Support Friends Dealing with Infertility
This month, I planned to write a Q & A article about dealing with infertility. It’s a common condition but one that doesn’t get...
Should My Child Participate in Clinical Research?
Recently there's been a lot of news coverage of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines. Reading the headlines can give a scary impression of what...
Parenting with Emotional Baggage
When I was a new mom, I joined a local mom's group. There is real sisterhood in sitting on the floor surrounded by other...
Gifts for New Moms During COVID-19
When I became a new mom, a friend dropped off a gift basket full of snacks and little self-care goodies to encourage me to...















