Originals

Has your kiddo been clamoring for pretty, painted nails just like her mom’s? There’s no harm in treating your little beauty queen to the occasional manicure, whether it be at a salon or in the comfort of your own home. Mother-daughter mani Mondays can be a fun bonding experience for the two of you (if your little […]

True, these books won’t teach you how to swaddle your baby or trick your kids into eating healthy. But handpicked by former research psychologist and founder of Momma Data, Polly Palumbo, Ph.D., these page-turners, written by psychologists and parents who have seen it all, will leave the reader a little less daunted by the challenges of parenting.

Happy Friday, and here’s hoping you and your families are looking forward to a weekend of fun! Before you head out to enjoy the summer with your family, check out the stories that were most popular on Elizabeth Street this past week. From Heidi Powell’s fun pool exercises for the whole family (disguised as games!),

Who can help but love boutique hotels more than their ubiquitous chain counterparts? Not us! And boutique hotels that double as kid-friendly hotels just happen to be the icing on our travel cake. Our moms have recommended the best ones in their cities, and so we rounded them up into a handy list. Click through

Big Apple moms on the top New York restaurants, bars, and spas for hanging with the girls. Modern moms always seem to have a never-ending to-do list, and it usually involves catering to others. The solution? Hand the evening chores over to daddy, throw on a great dress, and head to your favorite spot with

OCCUPATION: Textile and fashion designer/creative development MY STYLE: Sophisticated and casual—classic with an edge. I LOVE MILAN BECAUSE: It’s not too big, and everything is easily accessible and very well connected by metros and buses. It’s close to the sea and mountains, and so easy to leave on weekends with kids. Verger This ultra-modern café

Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Ponte Vedra Beach, FL The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa is teaming up with TPC Sawgrass to celebrate Dad with the “Father’s Day Golf” package. With five championship golf courses from which to choose—including TPC Sawgrass, home of The Players Championship—Dad can enjoy full days of golf while

PARIS The recently renovated Spa Valmont at Le Meurice is complete with an ice fountain, an outdoor terrace, and some pricy treatments that promise to make you look like royalty. BERLIN Soho House Berlin offers free childcare, so you can visit the Cowshed spa in peace. MIAMI The spa at The Standard boasts mud baths, plunge pools, treatment baths, rain

our the nation’s capital with our new city guide. Welcome to DC! The home of our founding fathers also plays host to some pretty fabulous moms too. Tour the nation’s capital with the likes of Elizabeth Thorp, Claudine Kurp, Katherine Kallinis Berman and more. Whether it’s shopping in Old Town Alexandria, taking in the view at Tidal Basin, or satisfying sweet teeth

Heidi Powell is a fitness guru who definitely understands the hectic schedule of working moms. With her five-minute workouts on Elizabeth Street, Powell has helped us get ready for all those fun-filled days at the beach without missing a single school event or work meeting. “A great exercise routine can just take five minutes a day,” she