on our radar - september

RENT Babies grow fast, but their clothes don't. Romp + Tumble is an innovative subscription service that curates and rents bundles of premium and eco-friendly baby and toddler clothes from brands like Colored Organics and Quincy Mae. Good for you and good for the planet. partner

SUPPORT The women of Afghanistan need our help now more than ever. If you are able to donate, Women for Women International is on the ground working to provide a lifeline for these women.

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WATCH Can a game of peekaboo really change the world? This seven-year-old girl makes a strong case.

READ If you read just one pregnancy book, make it Leslie Schrock’s Bumpin’. The smart, funny, and approachable guide is based on the latest science and takes you from conception all the way through the newborn months. mysha mom

READ There’s a name for the ups and downs of new motherhood: It’s called Matrescence.

SHOP If a bit of “back to school” shopping is on your personal to do list, check out ADAY for seasonless and sustainable designs for women that feel both effortless and stylish. mysha mom

WATCH It’s hard to predict all the ways your life – and relationship – will change once you welcome a new baby into the family. Author and podcaster Elise Loehnen interviews Dr. Stan Tatkin and Kara Hoppe on their new book: Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents.

MAKE A first birthday celebration calls for strawberry mini-cakes perfectly sized for chubby baby hands.

READ It’s back to the office time for some of us. Here are a few suggestions on how parents can ask for flexibility when their office reopens.