Betsy Shaw
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Vermont, United States
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Valentine baby names
Whether your little cherub is due near Valentine's Day or you're just a sucker for all things romance, a love-filled baby name could be the perfect fit. → Read More
Sweet girl and boy names
If you're looking for sweet baby names, we've got you covered. → Read More
Bible names for babies
Biblical names never go out of style – they've been among the most popular name choices for centuries. Here are some you may not be familiar with. → Read More
Disney names for babies
Are you a huge fan of Disney movies? Get inspiration for your baby's name from these beloved characters. → Read More
Vintage baby names
If you're searching for unique baby names, you might want to look to the past. These baby names were popular in the late 1800s and still ring true today. → Read More
Short and simple baby names
If your last name is a mouthful or you want to keep things simple, one of these short and sweet baby names could be just the thing. → Read More
Most popular baby names of 2022
Find out the most popular names in 2022 -- among the U.S. population and BabyCenter parents. → Read More
Baby names inspired by colors
Color your child's world with one of these creative names inspired by all the hues of the rainbow. → Read More
Thanksgiving baby names
What can create deeper gratitude than your pregnancy? Consider a baby name inspired by the holiday that celebrates thanks for all we have. → Read More
Super-cool wintry names for babies
We all have our favorite seasons. If winter is yours, we've got some sparkling baby name ideas for you. → Read More
Baby names inspired by Halloween
If your child is born on or near Halloween – or if you just love the holiday – consider these baby names that have some spooky flavor. → Read More
Baby nicknames cute enough to be full names
If you're looking for a baby name that's nickname-proof, or you just prefer the nickname to the full name, why not give your baby a nickname as a first name? → Read More
25 magnificent baby names inspired by fall
Fall is a glorious time to have a baby. Find out which fall-inspired baby names we love. → Read More
11 terrifying first-time moments with a newborn
I was not the little girl who dreamed of one day being a mommy. I did not practice my future-mommy skills on baby dolls. To my knowledge I never even had a baby doll. I did have a Barbie doll, but all she inspired in me was the urge to take off her clothes and put her in a doll-sized sleeping bag... → Read More
12 unexpected benefits of being an older mom
Motherhood looks so easy for younger moms. All those stories about leaving the hospital in your before-pregnancy jeans and grandparents who are young enough… → Read More
A letter to my 16-year-old daughter
Dear daughter, I just want to let you know I think you’re doing a great job being you. It’s not easy being a teenager. I remember. It’s pretty brutal. → Read More
Twins! One born in 2017, the other in 2018
Maria Esperanza Flores Rios of California was expecting twins, she just wasn’t expecting them so soon. She probably also never expected they would be born i… → Read More
5 things to let go of and be a happier mom
Everywhere I look, people are reminding me to be mindful. It’s kind of annoying. I don’t know how to be mindful. How the heck can any mother, whose very job description demands the ability to multi-task and forever be planning ahead for the next day, week, month, year, lifetime — be expected to stay in… Read more » → Read More
“Falling pregnant” and other odd ways to be expecting around the world
When I first heard my English husband tell his mother that I was “up the duff” I almost fell off my chair. Turns out it’s how the English, and Aussies, ref… → Read More
6 frustrating and briefly exciting stages of sex after kids
Whenever I see articles about sex after kids, I can’t help but think about the situation of–ahem–a married couple I know, with children, for whom delayed sex has become a way of life. → Read More