Megan Wood

1 month ago | usnews.com | Julia Forbes |Victoria Sheridan |Megan Wood

If you’ve been considering upgrading your mattress, this could be a “You Snooze, You Lose” situation, meaning waiting to see what happens with price stability could ultimately backfire. A bit about me: I’m a Spencer Institute Sleep Science Coach and professional mattress tester with over five years of testing experience, helping lead all bed and sleep accessory testing initiatives at U.S. News & World Report. I’ve even visited a domestic mattress factory in person in 2024.

Nov 28, 2024 | usnews.com | Marisa Hillman |Megan Wood

The holidays are right around the corner, which means it's prime gift-giving time. Employee gifts are a lovely way to show your staff that you appreciate them and are much more personal than a coffee shop gift card or office lunch. In order to help you add a personal touch, we interviewed two etiquette experts and compiled a list of workplace gifts to show your employees that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.

Oct 30, 2024 | usnews.com | Marisa Hillman |Megan Wood

Entering retirement is a transition that’s worthy of celebration, and what better way to acknowledge their years of hard work than with a thoughtful retirement gift? Whether you’re shopping for a coworker, spouse, parent, or grandparent, the best retirement gifts help them move from a life of toil to a life of leisure. Not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place.

Oct 25, 2024 | usnews.com | Esther Carlstone |Megan Wood

What’s cuter than baby feet? Nothing! But once your little one starts trying to walk, you’ll need to upgrade them beyond their bare feet and tiny socks to toddler shoes that offer stability and support - especially outdoors. I consulted a pediatrician, combed online reviews, and drew upon my own experience as a parent of three to land on the Stride Rite Soft Motion Sprout Sneaker as the best overall shoes for toddlers learning to walk.

Oct 23, 2024 | usnews.com | Amelia Edelman |Megan Wood

Warming milk in the middle of the night is no easy task. The best bottle warmers are the ones that make life as a parent or caregiver simpler, not more complicated. That means warming your little one’s milk or formula quickly, easily, and most importantly, safely. “That is my biggest warning for parents,” explains Tammy Gold, LCSW, MSW, CEC, creator of The Therapeutic Parenting Method.