Caroline Picard

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Melissa Bykofsky |Caroline Picard |Brittany Fung

For What to Expect’s "What I Wish I’d Known" series, moms and dads share the wisdom they’ve gained since first becoming parents. About nine months ago, I found out I was pregnant with my first baby — and I couldn't wait to share the news. Recent parents gave me lots of great advice — like to get on day care waiting lists right away and score all of the free registry gifts you can, tips I gladly took. One word of wisdom I ignored? Don't tell everyone your actual due date.

1 month ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Caroline Picard

Dogs come in so many shapes and sizes, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane. Many dog breeds have their own cult following, with devoted fans declaring them the best breed of all. Whatever your personal favorite kind of dog is, every year, the American Kennel Club releases a definitive ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the country. These are the dogs you’re most likely to see at doggy day care or at the dog park because of their adorable looks and playful personalities.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Picard

Dogs come in so many shapes and sizes, from the tiniest Chihuahua to the largest Great Dane. Many dog breeds have their own cult following, with devoted fans declaring them the best breed of all. Whatever your personal favorite kind of dog is, every year, the American Kennel Club releases a definitive ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the country. These are the dogs you’re most likely to see at doggy day care or at the dog park because of their adorable looks and playful personalities.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Blake Bakkila |Caroline Picard

Pregnancy opens a whole new slew of questions about what's "normal." For many moms, one common query is, what do Braxton-Hicks feel like? Also known as practice contractions, it's easy to confuse Braxton-Hicks and the onset of true labor. Each mom's experience can feel so different, even for those comparing their first pregnancy to a second pregnancy or third. If Braxton-Hicks are your dress rehearsal, then knowing how to spot them can better prepare you for the main event.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Caroline Picard |Melissa Bykofsky

Changes are coming to your child's car seat: All new seats will have to meet updated federal safety standards as of June 30, 2025. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) changed the regulations to help make car seats even safer during side-impact crashes. "This new standard will reduce the number of children killed or injured in side crashes," NHTSA tells What to Expect. If you already own a car seat and it doesn't meet the latest standards, that's okay.