Barbara Mighdoll

San Francisco

Founder and CEO at The New Modern Mom

VP Marketing @UseBraintrust. San Franciscan. Founder of New Modern Mom.

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Expecting? Cute Ideas to Announce Pregnancy

1 week ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I spent hours (okay, maybe days) scrolling through Pinterest boards and saved Instagram posts trying to find a unique pregnancy announcement idea. With baby number two, I still wanted a cute idea to announce pregnancy. Something that was meaningful for our new addition, but also keeping in mind that I had a toddler tugging at my leg and zero time for a full-blown production.
Nursing Outfits Summer Edit: Easy Staples for the Season

1 week ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

There’s something so great about that first real stretch of summer. Longer days, warmer breezes, and the sense that life is meant to slow down just a little. But if you’re a nursing mom, summer also means figuring out feedings on the go, balancing comfort with confidence, and figuring out how to dress for both sunshine and accessibility.
Au Pair vs Nanny: Finding the Best Fit for Your Family

2 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

As a mom of two and a business owner, I get it, figuring out childcare can feel like one of the biggest decisions you'll make. There are so many different ways to approach it, and at the end of the day, the most important thing is finding what works for your family. If you're here, maybe you've been strongly considering or are curious about the difference between an au pair vs nanny.
Amara Smoothie Melts vs. Happy Baby Yogis

2 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Introducing solids is a lot of work (here are some tips from a pediatrician). Between preparing food, feeding and cleaning up, your time spent for mealtime increases exponentially (both Ready, Set, Food! and Nurture Life can seriously help here). Of course I was so excited when Willow started to master the pincer grasp, because it meant I could start introducing foods where she can practice these skills and feed herself on her own. Enter the world of yogurt melts.
Hiya’s New Kids Daily Hydration: A Mom’s Honest Review

3 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. Summer in our house means travel (hi, Europe 👋), outdoor adventures, and loooong days by the pool. It’s the best kind of chaos, but every year, I run into the same struggle: keeping the kids hydrated.
Hiya’s Lion King Bottle Roars Onto the Scene-And It’s Making Health Fun

3 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

This post is in partnership with Hiya. I only endorse products I believe in. As a mom of two, I’ve found the easiest way to build new habits is by working with what my kids already love. Want them to drink more water? I grab the bottle with the dinosaurs. Bedtime battles? We read books with their favorite TV characters. Same goes for vitamins. When I saw Hiya’s new Lion King bottle, I knew they’d be into it.
Toolkit Series: Demystifying the Au Pair Program

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Hiring an au pair completely changed how our family functions—and in this episode, I’m sharing exactly how and why. Whether you’re a working parent looking for more flexible childcare, a dual-career couple juggling inconsistent schedules, or just curious about how the au pair system compares to traditional nannies, this is a must-listen.
Toolkit Series: ChatGPT 101 for Busy Moms

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

No fluff—just the actual ways to use ChatGPT daily to save 20+ hours a week as a working mom. In this Toolkit Series episode of The New Modern Mom Podcast, I dive into the practical use cases of ChatGPT and how working parents can actually use it to reclaim time, reduce mental load, and bring more ease into their routines.
Toolkit Series: Your Guide to a Working Summer Abroad with Kids

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

What if you didn’t have to quit your job or wait for retirement to live abroad with your family? What if your dream summer in Europe was more possible than you thought—with kids, a full-time job, and all? In this episode of our Toolkit Series, host Barbara Mighdoll shares exactly how she and her family lived in Portugal for nine weeks on a program called Boundless Life—without pausing her career, disrupting her children’s routines, or completely blowing their budget.
Top Tips For Staying in a Hotel with a Baby and Toddler

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Traveling is a huge priority for my young family. My two kids have already racked up more flights than I ever did as a child, and we’re always planning our next adventure. I get a ton of questions about traveling with babies and toddlers (in particular about staying in a hotel with a baby and toddler), and I want to start off by saying—it’s absolutely doable. Not only that, but it can be incredibly fun and rewarding. Making memories with your little ones in new places is something truly special.