Margaret Harper

If you can read this right now, you don't need me to explain blogs. These days everyone has them, from preteens to political figures. Personally, I came to the party a little late. I didn't own a computer until the year 2000 and I never even considered blogging...that is until... continue reading on Gothamist

There is a moment every new parent comes to, a moment of bargaining, when you would give literally ANYTHING to get that baby to sleep. Gothamist, in the throes of sleep deprivation, considered ritualistic sacrifice of farm animals and even good ol' Catholic prayer...but $50,000 for a "sleep coach"? Really?... continue reading on Gothamist

When you were a child, did you ever wish for anything, wish REALLY hard? Did you get it? If not, you must not have been wishing clearly enough. According to “The Secret” and its, dare we say, disciples, if you imagine it will come. Oprah did her own show on... continue reading on Gothamist

Brooklyn author, Jennifer Baumgardner's recent essay "Breast Friends" explores a topic so taboo Gothamist had never actually heard of it before -- "cross nursing" or "milk siblings". In her essay, Baumgardner details her experience nursing a friend's child while that friend nursed hers. And while she initially was shocked and... continue reading on Gothamist

One of the most popular ways to jump start the holiday season is a visit to Macy's Santaland, which is why Gothamist generally avoids the place. This year, however, with Gothamist baby in the picture, it seemed like just the thing. (Spoiler alert: Santa myths exploded below.) Macy's Santaland... continue reading on Gothamist