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Back to school! Or back to school?   We connected with the founders of, The Matrescence - two moms on a mission to change the landscape of maternal mental health and to identify its role and importance to overall wellness. With back-to-school quickly approaching, and the weight of a big transition on everyone’s shoulders, they provided us with some helpful tips to make the changeover a little smoother...   “What emotions are stirring for you as we approach sending our  babies off to school?  Are you elated to get back into...

Wondering how to celebrate a baby’s first Thanksgiving? We have helpful and creative ideas to celebrate your baby’s first Thanksgiving and make it a memorable one with your family.

We had one of our favorite Health and Nutrition coaches, Karina Heinrich, join us for our Summer Baby Shower Event. Why? Because she helped to create a menu full of what she calls, “Happy Foods” for pregnancy! Karina shared her favorite mood-boosting foods that are proven to help reduce anxiety and increase calm, brain health and our overall moods - especially during the hormonal ups and downs of pregnancy and post-pregnancy. These are important and easy foods that have great sources of vitamin D, folate, B-12 and fiber. These nutrient-dense...

When do babies start playing with toys? Discover what toys are best for your baby at their developmental stage.

Elizabeth Baron, is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and psychotherapist, who has a primary focus on maternal mental health. "I am passionate about the transition into and through motherhood-- from the preconception stage and pregnancy, through early childhood development and parenting", says Elizabeth.  We sat down with Elizabeth to understand the transition of sending your little one to school for the very first time! Here's what Elizabeth shared with us... ​ "Attending daycare or school for the very first time is a massive transition. Separation is a monumental milestone for both...

Make your baby’s first Halloween costume special with these baby Halloween costume ideas from Monica + Andy.

Wondering how to ensure your baby sleeps comfortably? Read below for our tips on how to keep a baby warm at nights.

First, congratulations! We’re so excited for your new journey and are here to help you every step of the way.  One of the first changes when you become pregnant: your breasts get bigger… and they feel different too. Tender, a little tingly, and maybe even a bit itchy (it’s normal, don’t worry!). We’ve got some tips to help you choose the best maternity and nursing bras for your changing breasts. Do breasts change during pregnancy? 100% yes. Your body is getting ready to grow, give birth, and feed your new...

We love knowing that families are purchasing pieces from our new Disney collection for their Disney vacations. It’s a big trip to think about. So to help you, we brought in an expert, Disney Travel Planner, Rachel Carl with Mickey Travels.  Rachel knows all the best places to eat, to see, to stay and more close to Disney. And the best part….? Having her plan your trip is totally FREE. Check out a few key pointers Rachel shared with us on Planning a Disney Vacation for the family below. And be...

We hosted our first baby shower at the Monica + Andy Guideshop in Lincoln Park in July. Trust us when we say… it was magical! Expecting moms from across the Chicago area were invited for a special day of celebration, sharing stories, enjoying delicious food and shopping for their babies on the way. The shower theme was ‘Baby on Board.’ It was a playful nod to our Summer Collection which is full of limited-edition nautical prints. Want to plan your own nautical-themed baby shower? Here are six splashy ideas to...