Brigette Marshall

Iowa City

Contributing Writer at The Everymom

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The Pros and Cons When Both Parents Are Working From Home

6 days ago | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

My husband and I both started working from home full-time in March 2020, at the same time as so many others. It was a huge adjustment for us because we’d been working from our separate company offices for 10 years. Until working from home became our forced reality, we had no plans to make a switch to our job setup. I assumed we’d have a similar arrangement of both going to 9-to-5s in our individual locations throughout our careers.
Work-From-Home Mom Guilt Feels Different-Here's Why

3 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

As I write this, my fourth grader is home on spring break. I work from home full-time and wasn’t able to take the week off this year—so we’re both around the house together most of the day. I’m periodically feeling pangs of guilt from knowing that she’s on a break, she sees that I’m here, too, and yet we still can’t really do much together.
Babies Born This Year Will Be Gen Beta: What to Know About the Next Generation

2 months ago | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

I’m a millennial mom and periodically have these startling moments where I realize I’m not one of the kids anymore; I’m the adult. One of those moments happened when I recently learned my Gen Alpha kids (who are still just in daycare and elementary school) aren’t part of the youngest generation anymore. Babies born in 2025 will be part of Gen Beta.
Find Surprising Inspiration From the 100 Least Popular Baby Names of the Year

Sep 13, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

Annually, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a list of the top boy and girl names of babies born the previous year using data from social security applications. The list is searchable by the top 1,000 names by year and always offers fascinating data on baby name trends. After the list is released, the top 50 boy and top 50 girl names obviously get the most buzz. But, when looking for a unique baby name, an underrated place to look is the bottom 50 boy and girl names from the list.
I Gave My Daughters Easy-to-Pronounce Names Because Mine Isn't

Jul 22, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

I’ve always liked my name. It’s unique because it’s spelled differently than how you usually see it. But because of that, I’ve seen it written and pronounced in about a million different ways. If you can find a way to interpret the letters and sounds, I’ve probably seen or heard it over the last three-and-a-half decades. I’m used to it by now, but I’ve spent a lot of time in my life correcting how people say my name.
How to Prepare Your Child to Stay Home Alone

Jun 4, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

So much of parenting is preparing ahead of time for the next milestone before it arrives. My oldest daughter is nearing her tween years, so we’ve already made it through the big babyhood and early childhood milestones—walking, talking, losing teeth, riding a bike, starting school. The next ones to face are the ones around slowly granting more and more independence, including the milestone of staying home alone.
The Notes App Productivity Hacks I Use as a Busy Mom

May 13, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

On the surface, I think (and hope!) that I look like a busy working mom of two who manages to generally stay organized and keep it all together. But underneath, my brain is a constant flurry of information, with at least 15 mental “tabs” always open. The ability to stay on top of things is based on something so easy and completely free—the Notes app that comes pre-installed on an iPhone.
The Babyletto Gelato Crib Has Thousands of 5-Star Reviews—Does It Live Up to the Hype?

May 10, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

When I had my second daughter in 2021, I was pretty set on baby gear. I held onto most of the items I used with my first daughter, like my Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair. However, I decided that one of the upgrades I wanted to make was to get a new crib. The existing crib had already been a hand-me-down when it made its way to me. It was definitely showing its wear with teething marks and scratched paint. Before making a purchase, I made a list of what I was looking for in a new crib.
7 Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

Apr 23, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

My two kids are kind and inclusive friends, motivated learners, and cooperative students. I definitely can’t take all the credit for this as their mom—much of the credit goes to the many wonderful teachers they’ve had from daycare through elementary school. Much of the credit will continue to go to their teachers as they go to middle school, high school, and beyond.
How My Family Does Sleepovers So Everybody's Safe and Happy

Apr 10, 2024 | theeverymom.com | Brigette Marshall

Whether or not to let your children participate in sleepovers is one of the current parenting debates happening on social media. I’m 35 years old, and growing up in the ‘90s and ‘00s, I had sleepovers with my friends all the time. I had overwhelmingly positive sleepover experiences, and those nights away from home with my girlfriends formed some of the core memories I hang onto today.