Laura DePasquale is a Chatham, NJ based doula (birth assistant) who can help you and your family navigate the birthing process. She is a certified childbirth educator, birth doula, postpartum doula, birth doula trainer, lactation counselor, and health coach. As she explains, “Doulas are like your grandma…they help you know what options you actually […]
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children. Yes, I am starting out with that statistic. Swim lessons are SUPER important. North Jersey Aquatics provides a customized curriculum for your child and water safety is their number one priority. Why North Jersey Aquatic Club? Owner and co-founder Leighann Day swam competitively […]
You know how it is, when you have some free time with the kids and are wondering what the heck you should do. Well, I have put together a list of really fun things to do in Madison NJ with kids. The hardest part will be deciding which activity to do first! 10 Superfun […]
There is nothing like the transition from your family before a new baby to your family with a new baby. Sometimes there are older siblings and you want to capture your family as it has been… the special relationships you have with your older babies. Other times, a couple wants to document their last days […]
Whenever someone asks me how I am doing, “Things are crazy,” is usually my response. Being a mom, running a business, taking care of a household… it is all A LOT. If you are looking to take something huge off of your To-Do list and you live in Morris County, NJ, call Whirlwind Cleaning […]
You know when your pediatrician starts asking you if you take your child to the dentist regularly, it is time to get on top of finding one! This can be a daunting task. A wrong choice can lead to your child being afraid of the dentist trips. Luckily, there are a number of excellent […]
Many of my sessions, NJ Newborn Photography sessions in particular, are referrals from my own clients. (I have the best clients ever and no one can convince me otherwise!) This session was no exception. This dad is the brother of this dad. Isn’t it the best when siblings have kids together?! How I Run […]
Choosing a pediatrician can be stressful. You want to fully trust the person who is taking care of your babies (no matter how big or small!) Luckily for you, I have done the research and found the Madison, NJ Pediatricians that you will want to have on your short list. I kept the top offices […]
You make so many decisions during your pregnancy. Perhaps, one of the most important is who you will choose for your prenatal care. Midwives of NJ is an excellent choice and one that more and more women are choosing. If you want your prenatal and birth experiences to feel very catered to you and […]
I took newborn photos for this little guy last year and mom really wanted him to have a cake smash for his first birthday. (PS– Isn’t it wild how much those two grew?!) Of course Big Sister wanted to get in on the action. Well to be fair, she did want to until it […]