Mamarama Archives - Jersey City Times

The Conflicting Emotions Evoked by Mother’s Day

May 06, 2022

The idea of Mother’s Day can bring up all sorts of uncomfortable emotions for people.

Polygamy in the City

February 09, 2022

I never imagined that in Jersey City I’d run into anyone from this sect because I thought they rarely travel outside the western states they call home.

What’s the Real Deal with European Formula?

July 02, 2021

Let’s sift through the concerns about European baby formula one by one in order to be more informed about your infant’s potential food source.

Traumatic Birth: How Can We Protect Ourselves?

March 20, 2021

When we talk about traumatic birth, there is a tendency for friends and family to say, “But you’re fine, and your baby is healthy.” But is the new mom really fine? For women who experience trauma at birth, this is a common and irritating response.

The Key to a Happier Divorce

December 30, 2020

This is an ode to private mediation, particularly its positive impact on children. Over my ten years of being happily divorced and of counseling families based on my own experience, I have referred at least a dozen couples to private mediation instead of traditional divorce lawyers.