Alex Spitz on the Care Gap, the Power of Community, and Finding Joy in New Motherhood
Alex Spitz, founder and CEO of New Mom School, turned her own postpartum struggle into a nationwide franchise that offers research‑backed, in‑person support for new mothers. Launched in 2012 in Orange County, the program now spans 37 locations across the United States, with 21 actively operating. The initiative addresses the "care gap"—the lack of structured postpartum resources—by grouping mothers by baby age and providing expert‑led classes. Spitz emphasizes that physical community, not digital platforms, is essential for reducing anxiety and fostering lasting peer connections.
You Don’t Need a Big Budget for a Great Family Vacation. You Need a Vision Board.
Families are moving away from destination‑first vacation planning, opting for vision boards to map desired experiences. Pinterest’s first Parenting Trend Report shows searches for “family trip vision board” up 545% year‑over‑year, with road‑trip setups and snack ideas also surging. Vision...
The Baby Food Brand Known for Transparency Just Made Formula—Here’s What’s Different
Little Spoon, known for ultra‑transparent baby food, has entered the infant formula market with an organic whole‑milk product that applies its 500‑plus toxin testing regime. The company sets its own contaminant limits—10 ppb for lead and 3 ppb for mercury—and publishes batch‑by‑batch...
The Most-Saved Kids’ Activity in Every State, According to Yelp—And What It Says About How We’re Parenting Right Now
Yelp released a state‑by‑state list of the most‑saved kids’ activities, revealing a massive surge in indoor‑play searches and a growing appetite for STEAM‑focused venues. Parents are bookmarking weather‑proof, screen‑free options such as trampoline parks, play cafés, and ropes courses to...
How to Treat Lice without Losing Your Mind (From a Mom Who’s Been There)
Cartwheel CEO Joanna Shu explains why lice still trigger parental panic and introduces the company’s non‑chemical treatment kit, Nit Happens. Traditional pesticide‑based lice products face growing resistance, prompting demand for safer, mechanical solutions. Shu emphasizes that lice spread through close...
The Pediatrician Shortage Hitting Medicaid Families—And Why It Affects Us All
A growing shortage of pediatricians willing to accept Medicaid leaves nearly half of U.S. children in care deserts, especially in urban and suburban areas. Medicaid’s lower reimbursement rates force many practices to operate on razor‑thin margins, prompting closures of pediatric...
How to Create Breathing Room in Your Family Budget This Year
Families planning spring‑break trips are urged to audit their recurring phone and internet expenses before finalizing travel budgets. The article highlights that many households overlook wireless bills, which can be renegotiated or replaced with Verizon’s flexible myPlan, offering customizable lines,...
No Craft Supplies, No Prep, No Problem: 10 Screen-Free Activities Toddlers Actually Love
Pinterest’s Parenting Trend Report shows a 200% jump in searches for screen‑free activities and a 1,070% surge in sensory‑play ideas, highlighting parents’ appetite for unplugged toddler entertainment. The article counters the flood of elaborate, craft‑intensive suggestions by offering ten ultra‑simple,...