Jacqueline Burt Cote

Just like most kids go through a phase of having a favorite item of clothing they prefer over all others, the average child likewise has a favorite pair of shoes they'd wear every day if they could. Wondering what your kid's go-to footwear of the…

If you're a dedicated Whole Foods shopper, you know some pretty great deals can be found at the natural foods superstore ("whole paycheck" reputation aside). You also know that these deals aren't limited to actual food. Whole Foods is a prime…

Breast pumps have come a long way over the years, as have accommodations for breastfeeding mothers... but not quite far enough, as any pumping mom can tell you. When it comes to convenience, there's still plenty of room for improvement in the world…

What was the last terrible thing you said to yourself? Whether or not you're fully conscious of it, chances are your internal dialogue is pretty far from a pep talk... and you're not alone. Nine out of 10 moms live with "frequent or constant…

Some things about life are harder to explain to kids than others, as any parent with a child old enough to say the word "why" knows. Questions about why the sky is blue or what makes flowers grow are easy enough to deal with (thanks to Google), but…

If somebody told you there was a new device coming out that allowed fathers to simulate breastfeeding, the first thing that came to your mind might be an image from Meet the Fockers (mostly because no one who saw that movie has ever been able to…

There's no denying that I inherited a number of traits from my mother: My fair skin. My unwavering conviction that the frosting is the most important part of the cake. And, alas, my anxiety. My mom didn't intentionally gift me with her propensity…

The transition from crib to toddler bed can be a tough one. Little ones can struggle to understand the move to a bar-less sleep habitat, but there are some steps that parents can take to make it a little easier. Recently, John Legend and Chrissy…

Because March is the month when spring officially starts, it's also the month when people switch out of that bleak winter mindset and allow themselves to think about things that actually make them happy: warm, sunny days, flower gardens, bunnies,…

When someone is born at the same time that some noteworthy event is happening, it's not uncommon for corresponding predictions to be made regarding the child's life. My cousin was born during a hurricane, and several superstitious aunts wondered if…

If you lived a particularly fortunate life, people might say you were "born under a lucky star." A less fortunate existence, on the other hand, might be attributed to a person being "born under a bad sign." But what does it mean to be born under…

There's something about shopping for spring break clothes that makes you feel like you're browsing through the Twilight Zone. You haven't gone outside without a coat for months, and suddenly you're trying to figure out what size your kid wears in…

Naming anything can be hard, from human babies to pets to (I would imagine) racehorses and boats. That's why most people look to current events and circumstances for inspiration when they're faced with bestowing a lifelong moniker on some animate or…

Once upon a time, not so very long ago, the most a stylish mom could hope for when shopping for a diaper bag was to find something not too cumbersome and/or covered in clowns or baby bottles or alphabet blocks. Now, thankfully, more fashionable…

When you think of a traditional food or beverage that's turned green in honor of St. Patrick's Day, the first thing that comes to mind is probably beer. Unfortunately, not everyone in the family can get into the spirit with leprechaun-style lager...…

If you're the type of person who looks at the little bottles of serums and mists and tonics on the shelves at Sephora and sees legit magic potions (pffft, "skin care products"), then you know the thrill of discovering a secret new substance that…

Certain products are synonymous with brand names, usually because that company was either among the first to manufacture said product or the first to perfect it (tissues are "Kleenex," diapers are "Pampers," etc.). In the world of standing mixers,…

If buying from small, women-owned businesses and supporting female entrepreneurs is important to you, then Etsy is probably already one of your favorite places to shop. Now, in honor of International Women's Day, Etsy is launching the Fearless Women…

Like Kate Middleton, her royal sister-in-law before her, Meghan Markle has been the subject of near-constant style scrutiny since the second she started dating her prince. In fact, obsessed royal-watchers have probably been even more critical of…