Kathy Sisson

Michigan

Marketer, Mom, Reader, Eater, Writer . . . Words on @theeverymom @scarymommy @Herviewfromhome @motherlymedia Insta @KathMomDo

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls Fisher-Price Baby Toys

3 days ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

Few things are scarier than seeing your child start to choke. I’ve had to fish out a granola bar from my choking toddler’s mouth. Even though it’s been years, I still remember the moment vividly. And it’s no surprise choking is a serious concern for parents and caregivers. So paying attention to food and baby product recalls is important—including the most recent Fisher-Price recall of two baby toys for choking concerns.
Curious About Nanny Sharing? Here's How It Worked for Me

2 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

I was one of my first friends to have a baby, and, while the pregnancy was planned, it happened quicker than anticipated. So I felt a little unprepared for the actual cost and logistics of starting a family. The biggest surprise for me and my husband? The sticker shock of childcare.
15 Cute, Creative, and Unique Baby Girl Baby Shower Theme Ideas

3 weeks ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

If you’re hosting a baby shower or planning your own, the theme is often a starting point to tie together all the elements of the celebration—from the baby shower invitations to the menu options to the baby shower games and activities. Many baby showers today even have decor like balloon arches or banners that double as photo op moments for the mom or parents-to-be.
Which Baby Names Are Following the 100-Year Rule?

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kathy Sisson has been a key contributor in the editorial parenting space for eight years, not only as a full-time editor at The Everymom but previously as a freelance writer for top parenting sites, including Scary Mommy, Motherly, Parent Co., and more.
I Was Scared to Watch 'Adolescence,' But the Lessons Are Too Important to Ignore

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

My husband and I just watched all four episodes of the new Netflix show Adolescence, and haven’t been able to stop thinking or talking about it. Not only is the show incredibly well-acted and produced, it is the type of timely and thought-provoking piece that sits with you long after watching. The whole series felt like a warning.
Amazon Product Recall Alerts: Do You Have These Baby Items?

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

Whenever anyone asks me for baby registry recommendations, I always have to be careful not to mention a baby product that was my favorite as a new mom—because it was recalled after my babies outgrew it. Product recalls happen all the time, but in the past few months, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued recalls for a number of baby products sold on Amazon.
The 'Freakier Friday' Trailer is Here—See Everything We About the Movie Know So Far

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

It’s a great time to be a millennial. Mainstream pop culture is catering to so many of our preferences. American Girl finally dropped Halloween costumes, Adam Brody and Joshua Jackson are back on our screens, Kendrick Lamar wore our favorite flared jeans at the Super Bowl… the list goes on.
Letter to My Younger Self-What I'd Say to Myself as a Young Mom

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

When the recent “I Met My Younger Self for Coffee” trend started going viral on social media, it also prompted me to reflect on what I would say to the younger version of me. I thought about 20-something me, working in downtown Chicago, living with roommates, discovering herself, and dreaming of the future. But the me I really wanted to have coffee with was the fresh-into-motherhood me.
Baby Name Regret? Here's Why One Mom Changed Her Baby's Name

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

When I was expecting, I planned to see what my baby looked like before I officially named them to make sure the name “fit.” We didn’t find out the sex of our baby, so my husband and I had our top names for boys and girls as I went into labor. It had taken us two full weeks to find the perfect name to fit our first baby (our dog), so we wanted to make sure the name felt right for our actual baby. Luckily, our top girl name seemed to fit our newborn daughter perfectly—and still does.
Grab a Tissue: The 'Bury Me in Comfy Clothes' Trend Is Helping Grieving Moms

1 month ago | theeverymom.com | Kathy Sisson

Trigger warning: This article discusses miscarriage, infant loss, and grief. No one likes to talk about death and grief, so when loss happens to you, you don’t have a guidebook. It can be a world-stops-turning, punch in the stomach, feel like you’re gonna puke or have a heart attack moment, followed by a cascade of other intense emotions you never dealt with before. And it can feel so, so isolating.