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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just scored a major a win for moms (and babies).
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
I’ll start off with—I’m not proud of this moment. When I was 6 years old, my sister was annoying me so much that I smacked her in the face and blamed my action on a “bug” that “landed” on her. There wasn’t a bug. If you’re wondering, I did say “sorry.” I don’t remember the exact details of why she was annoying me. It was probably because she was being a typical bossy, older sister (yes, she’s the older one).
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
From how to recover postpartum to finding the best swaddle, it’s helpful to get seasoned mom advice when gearing up to have a baby. One term that isn’t new but is making a buzz in the mom world is the term “village.” Over the years, it seems like having a village—a community of moms or family and friends—to surround yourself with is the key to surviving and thriving as a mother. “Have a village.” “Get a village.” “You need a village,” people will say, but how?
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
Having your first child can be an exciting time. Have you been asked ALL the pregnancy-related questions yet, from “How are you feeling?” to “Are you finding out the gender?” It’s normal if all of the questions are coming at you. However, you may have your own questions like, “How do you prepare for a new baby, exactly?” If that’s you, you’re definitely not the only one. Maddie Martindale (@maddieemartindale), an expecting mom, decided to take this question to TikTok for some seasoned mom advice.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
As a busy mom of two, catching up with my favorite forms of entertainment usually looks like listening to my favorite podcasts while cooking dinner or watching my favorite shows after the kids go to bed. That means I’m pretty picky with what I fill my “me-time” with. When deciding what to read, watch, and listen to, it always helps when there are reviews. The most recent show on my radar is With Love, Meghan, which debuted on March 4, 2025, on Netflix.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
Just last week, I ordered a new high chair for my son. I had been holding off on getting one until he grew out of his Bumbo Baby Floor Seat. It arrived from Amazon and, in busy mom fashion, it took me a few days to finally put it together. Not soon after the last screw-locked into place, I saw that the very same brand I ordered listed a recall on one of their popular high chairs. Luckily, it wasn’t the recalled Babyjoy high chair.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
During the early toddler days when I would pick my son up from daycare, his end-of-day report would always say he took a two-hour nap. I couldn’t believe it. Back then, my son would only ever nap for 30 minutes tops at home, on a good day. My husband and I would joke that our daycare was lying—but they weren’t. One day I had to pick him up from daycare at the end of their scheduled nap time. While everyone was waking up, he was the last kid still tucked away under his blanket.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
If you love the theme of picking a baby name by using your favorite letter, don’t overlook the letter “J.” There are well-known women with “J” names that are definitely worth mentioning, like Julie Andrews, Jenna Ortega, and Jane Goodall. Other cute baby girl names to make the list that start with “J” are Julia, Juliet, Juniper, Josie, and more. The nicknames that come with them are so adorable too.
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1 month ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
Every week, Kylie Kelce has continued to hold a special place in moms’ hearts with her Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast. It’s not surprising because her debut episode had raving reviews. If we’re talking about teams—let’s just say—I’m definitely “Team Kylie.” When I’m listening to her podcast with my earbuds in, I occasionally find myself smiling as I listen. She’s funny and relatable, and if I’m not gonna lie, I’m a little bit of a bandwagon Eagles fan because of Kylie Kelce.
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2 months ago | 
theeverymom.com | Patty Schepel
If you’re over snow days, back-to-back sick days, and school closures, I don’t blame you. One thing that seems to remain constant in our Substack updates is the mention of sick days with kids. With the flu and other viral illnesses going around, your thermometer may feel like your adult comfort item—I’ve named mine “Murphy.” Needless to say, it’s been a little rough since the start of the New Year for parents. I know my pediatrician has reached “Favorites” status on my phone.
