Sarah Jaffe is a writer and former lawyer whose work has appeared in Slate, Catapult, and The Rumpus, among other places. Her work has focused on mental health, the healthcare system, and the foster care system. Her book Wanting What’s Best: Parenting, Privilege, and Building a Just World is forthcoming from Chicago Review Press in May 2022.
She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and 4-year-old daughter and is currently getting an MFA in creative non-fiction at The New School. She enjoys running, whiskey gingers, and karaoke.
Crisis
Abbot's Formula-Producing Plant Can Reopen In As Early As 2 Weeks — Now What?
The shortage is leaving both new parents and hospitals in a lurch.
Baby Names
18 Baby Names To Use If You Like The Name Evelyn
This classic name is suddenly popular.
Gifting
20 Best Gifts For Stepmoms
Make your “bonus mom” feel extra special with these thoughtful presents.
Innovators
Teens Take On The World’s Problems At Samsung's “Solve for Tomorrow” Contest
The future is in good hands.
Nurse Appreciation
Fun Ways To Celebrate National School Nurse Day
Make them feel extra special this year.
Mother's Day
Everything You Need to Throw A Memorable Mother’s Day Baby Shower
Make your party extra special.
Pregnancy
Everything You Need To Know About B12 During Pregnancy
It’s not quite the miracle energy-maker everyone thinks.
Books
The Parents Fighting For Diverse Books
This is the story of Diverse BookFinder and Ourshelves, and the moms who want more representation for all.
Breech Babies
Can You Tell If Your Baby Is Breech?
Everything you need to know about breech babies and how to turn them.
Baby Names
Buy Their First Polo Shirt & Then Pick One Of These Preppy Baby Names
Preppy never goes out of style.
Pregnant Feels
Does Pregnancy Make You Irritable?
Baby Names
How Long Do You Have To Name Your Baby?
Here's what to do if your baby arrives before you've found the perfect name.
Easter
Everything You Need To Throw An Easter Baby Shower
Pastels, bunnies, chicks — how much sweeter can it get?
Trying To Conceive
Everything To Know About Daylight Saving Time & Its Impact On Your BBT
Don’t worry, the time change won’t ruin your fertility chart.
Baby Names
These Baby Names Are Sweet Choices For Your Spring Girl
They all bring a feeling of sunshine and love.
Shopping
LEGO’s New Spice Girls Set Will Definitely “Spice Up Your Life”
2 Become 1 (or 578 (LEGOS) Become 5 (Spice Girls))
Rapid Testing
Can You Share One Rapid Covid Test With Your Whole Family?
And how should we best use our precious allotment of rapid tests?
Valentine's Day
21 Valentine’s Day Books to Help You Celebrate Love
Because even the littlest of kids understand that love comes in all forms.
Baby
What Should You Do When Your Baby Hits His Head?
Every baby does it — but how do you know if it’s serious?
Newborns
Here’s What Your Hospital Will Provide For Your Newborn
And what you need to make sure and bring.