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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Hiya’s New Kids Daily Hydration: A Mom’s Honest Review

5 days 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

5 days 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.
Non-Toxic Baby Lotion Guide (And Ones to Avoid)

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

I’ll be honest—I don’t use baby lotion every day. More often than not, baby skin doesn’t need it. Their little bodies are designed to regulate moisture pretty well on their own, and overusing lotions can sometimes be more irritating than helpful. But there are moments when a little extra hydration helps—like dry winter months, post-bath cuddles, or those inevitable rough patches. And when that happens, I want something simple, clean, and effective—not loaded with unnecessary additives. The problem?
Non-Toxic Baby Wash Guide (And Ones to Avoid)

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Ever walked into Target or Whole Foods thinking you’d just grab a quick baby wash along with the other items on your list and be out in minutes—only to end up standing in the aisle, flipping bottles over, Googling ingredients, and wondering why this has to be so complicated? Same. It’s wild how something as simple as baby wash can turn into a full-on research project.
Non-Toxic Baby Products: How to Choose and What We Love

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

As a mom of two toddlers, my deep dive into the world of non-toxic products started the second my firstborn arrived. Before kids, I cared about non-toxic items like safe cleaning products, makeup, and skincare, but when I found myself responsible for this tiny, sensitive little being, it definitely hit differently. Suddenly, I wanted to know everything about the products we were using. I have a type A, research focused brain.
UPPAbaby Minu V2 vs. Bugaboo Butterfly: Which to Pick

1 month ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Traveling with kids is no small feat, but it’s something I’m incredibly passionate about. And just because life can get a bit… more (more loving, more messy, more chaotic, more humbling, more intense, more joyful) with kids, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the adventures you love. It just means leaning into the chaos a little. And having the right tools in your back pocket (or on the pavement) to make it all a bit more manageable. That’s why comparisons like the UPPAbaby Minu V2 vs.