by IP Forum | Feb 1, 2018 | Parenting
“It looks like a beautiful ballroom!” she said. My five-year-old daughter was awestruck. She approached the open restaurant floor and twirled with wonderment. In truth, the bistro was attractive and inviting. So I couldn’t fault her enthusiasm. As we sat down to dine...
by IP Forum | Jan 29, 2018 | LGBTQ, Parenting
By Jerry Mahoney Imagine you’re at the train station, taking your kids into the city to see the Lion King. A man steps off the 6:16 from Grand Central, and two toddlers run up to him shouting, “Daddy! Daddy!” He gives out two hugs and about a thousand kisses and...
by IP Forum | Jan 26, 2018 | Parenting, Nesting
Dirty diapers? Yes. Sleepless nights? Of course. A pimply, pointy-headed newborn—what’s up with that? Let us clue you in on the biggest surprises about little babies. My baby’s head looks strange You envisioned a picture-perfect Gerber baby—round, rosy,...
by IP Forum | Jan 23, 2018 | Parenting
We love these sanity-saving tips from fellow mother, Jessica Coppertop, owner and creator of Inspire the Mom. 1. Have a quiet time: Find time to get alone and refresh your perspective. 2. Prepare the night before: What part of your mornings are the most stressful?...
by IP Forum | Jan 22, 2018 | Surrogacy
Suggestions on how to interact with the people in your life who don’t agree with your decision to become a surrogate. Imagine you’re attending a party, either at work, your home, or at a relative’s house, and you’re having a wonderful time. Then, you make eye contact...
