The New Modern Mom

1 week ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

What if you didn’t have to quit your job or wait for retirement to live abroad with your family? What if your dream summer in Europe was more possible than you thought—with kids, a full-time job, and all? In this episode of our Toolkit Series, host Barbara Mighdoll shares exactly how she and her family lived in Portugal for nine weeks on a program called Boundless Life—without pausing her career, disrupting her children’s routines, or completely blowing their budget.

1 week ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Traveling is a huge priority for my young family. My two kids have already racked up more flights than I ever did as a child, and we’re always planning our next adventure. I get a ton of questions about traveling with babies and toddlers (in particular about staying in a hotel with a baby and toddler), and I want to start off by saying—it’s absolutely doable. Not only that, but it can be incredibly fun and rewarding. Making memories with your little ones in new places is something truly special.

1 week ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

I’ll be honest—I don’t use baby lotion every day. More often than not, baby skin doesn’t need it. Their little bodies are designed to regulate moisture pretty well on their own, and overusing lotions can sometimes be more irritating than helpful. But there are moments when a little extra hydration helps—like dry winter months, post-bath cuddles, or those inevitable rough patches. And when that happens, I want something simple, clean, and effective—not loaded with unnecessary additives. The problem?

2 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

Ever walked into Target or Whole Foods thinking you’d just grab a quick baby wash along with the other items on your list and be out in minutes—only to end up standing in the aisle, flipping bottles over, Googling ingredients, and wondering why this has to be so complicated? Same. It’s wild how something as simple as baby wash can turn into a full-on research project.

2 weeks ago | newmodernmom.com | Barbara Mighdoll

As a mom of two toddlers, my deep dive into the world of non-toxic products started the second my firstborn arrived. Before kids, I cared about non-toxic items like safe cleaning products, makeup, and skincare, but when I found myself responsible for this tiny, sensitive little being, it definitely hit differently. Suddenly, I wanted to know everything about the products we were using. I have a type A, research focused brain.