Jacqueline Burt Cote

When it comes to making an unforgettable impression as a gift-giver, you can't go wrong with personalized presents. Whether it's a unique monogrammed accessory or a piece of customized wall art, people are always impressed with the extra effort…

In the weeks leading up to a royal wedding like Princess Eugenie's nuptials, most of the fashion-related speculation has to do with the bride's dress, naturally: Who's the designer? Will the style adhere to the strict rules and expectations followed…

Remember when the only precious metals anyone talked about were silver, gold, and platinum? Whether you were shopping for jewelry or any other type of accessory with a metallic finish, those were pretty much your only choices. Until a few years ago,…

You probably have no trouble recalling the dates of major holidays like Halloween and Christmas, but when it comes to "minor" holidays (as in, national holidays that might result in a day off from school or work but don't involve things like gifts…

When you're little, you think Halloween is a holiday just for kids, which is totally understandable: It involves dressing up, imaginary characters, and tons of candy. But when you're an adult, you figure out the truth, which is that Halloween is…

If you find yourself feeling particularly low energy towards the end of September, you're likely to blame your family's hectic back-to-school schedule or your fall allergies kicking in. And while it's possible that either or both of those things is…

Most of the things we vaccinate kids against are typically considered "childhood" diseases (chicken pox, measles, mumps). But the HPV vaccine is a different story, sort of: The dangerous, cancer-causing strain of HPV that kids are vaccinated against…

Historically, kids' winter jackets aren't known for being particularly... fashionable. Puffy? Sure. Warm? Hopefully. Impossible to move around in? Probably. But definitely not fashionable, and definitely not exciting. Except right now, there…

Such so-called "new age" accoutrements like crystals, incense, and healing herbs have actually been around for centuries...so what do they have in common with the very modern phenomenon of subscription boxes? Not only are both seemingly unrelated…

Stargazing types have relied on some form of astrology to guide their actions since, well, who knows? Probably as long as there have been stars, and humans to look at them. But it's safe to say that astrology is having a moment of particular…

Once your kid gets hooked on a collectible toy, they absolutely need to get their hands on every new character/color/size the second it hits the shelves. So if you're the parent of a Hatchimals fan, brace yourself: on October 5, the super-popular…

When you're pregnant, people love to randomly choose some aspect of your body and use it to predict your future: Carrying high? You must be having a girl. Carrying small? Small baby. (Big? Big baby.) Carrying low? That baby's coming early! Never…

To every food, there is a season... and when it comes to pumpkin, that season is here again at last. Just like the first days of summer make you crave a giant soft-serve cone, when the temperature starts to drop and the leaves start to change, your…

The argument of nature-versus-nurture will likely rage on forever: Are we born hardwired to have a certain personality, or is our character molded by our experience? I'm not a psychologist, but I am a mother of three... and as such, I firmly believe…

Just like first names, middle names wax and wane in popularity. Some people choose their kid's middle name to honor a loved one or even a favorite author or musician; others make their pick with the resulting initials in mind; still others are drawn…

Few things are certain in this life, but one thing I know for sure: If any member of the Kardashian/Jenner family is photographed or filmed wearing, eating, riding in, playing with, or otherwise using some type of product, that product will…

There are so many things parents do in an effort to promote intelligence in their babies, from choosing mobiles with brain-stimulating patterns to playing classical music to exposing their tiny ears to as many foreign languages as possible. But…

As you're probably aware, Grandparents Day is right around the corner (on Sunday, September 9, to be exact). The reason why you're probably aware of the upcoming holiday is that your kid has likely brought home a handmade grandparent-centric gift…

When you think about the role your hips play in the way your body functions, you probably think about giving birth and alleged advantage of "childbearing hips." Or maybe you think about dancing ("hips don't lie") or even dieting ("a moment on the…

Unless you have some personal experience with foster care, you're probably not particularly aware of how the system works... or doesn't work. I've been guilty of this myself: All I really knew was that a foster home was a temporary version of an…