King Charles knows he made ‘parenting mistakes’ over Prince Harry King Charles is seemingly upset of his rift with Prince Harry and is ‘distressed’ by the problems it has caused to the Royal Family. The monarch is heartbroken by how his mother longed for Harry to solve his issues with the family ahead of her … Read more
A Norland trainee nanny in formal uniform. Graduates are not expected to wear their uniform once they start working for a family, unless requested for a special occasion. Norland College A small college in the historic city of Bath, U.K., is the place Britain’s royal family calls when they need child care. Norland, which was … Read more
I love babies (especially my babies!), and I love gear, but I don’t particularly like Baby Gear (TM). Especially if your friend is a first-time parent, a lot of baby gear is specifically designed to trip the paranoia trigger in their lizard brain. It’s cute, and what if your baby really needs it? “Yes, a … Read more
New parents, here’s a tip: You might not need a baby monitor. A healthy, hungry baby can shriek in tones piercing enough to bend metal, let alone your poor eardrums. Nevertheless, baby monitors can provide high-quality audio and crystal-clear video streams from the camera directly to a separate device like a smartphone or tablet. This … Read more
In just over a year, I had two weddings (one a Covid-lockdown elopement, the other a post-lockdown reception) and a baby shower. I made several online registries in that time, and in true product reviewer fashion, I tried every single popular one before finally choosing my favorite. A good wedding registry or baby registry makes … Read more
On the opposite side from where you enter that main pocket, another side pocket is designed to hold diaper-changing materials, or the Sidekick, a separate diaper-bag waist pack. It’s not a particularly deep pocket, though, so it didn’t hold as many diapers as I would have liked; I often had more diapers in the larger … Read more
In 1896, pioneering doctor and pharmacist Sagen Ishizuka coined a Japanese philosophy called “shokuiku.” It is derived from two words that mean “eat” and “grow.” Shokuiku encourages parents and schools to teach kids where their food comes from and how it affects our mind and body. This concept has been an integral part of Japan’s … Read more
Moving overseas is often a daunting decision — especially when you have children. Living abroad can be incredibly enriching and open new possibilities by introducing kids to new languages and cultures. But uprooting not just your own, but also your kids’ lives, means even more thought needs to be put into making these big life … Read more
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard the term “babywearing.” It’s the practice of carrying your baby constantly, and it’s not just for kangaroos. Carrying your infant or toddler can be more practical and convenient than pushing a stroller—especially if you’re hiking, traveling, or running errands. We’ve tested several baby carriers over the years while … Read more
In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married and build a home and life together. We found a wonderful apartment online in a … Read more