Alexandra Frost
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Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Playing and Learning With Moxie, the AI-Based Robot for Kids
Embodied’s Moxie robot wants to be your kids’ new best friend, helping them build confidence and self-esteem through AI-enhanced play. My sons and I spent some time with the 'bot; here's what we found. → Read More
The case for buying less — and how to actually do it
Buying fewer unnecessary items is good for the planet, your wallet, and your brain. → Read More
5 things you can do to reduce your child's drowning risk
Sometimes just paying attention to kids while they play in the water is not enough. Here are five tips to protect children from drowning. → Read More
How to tell if your makeup has gone bad
It might seem like makeup lasts forever, but some cosmetics can be more risky than others when they get old. Use these tips to tell the difference. → Read More
A bare minimum guide to spring cleaning
Spring cleaning can be stressful, but you don't have to get it all done in one go. Focus on these spots to keep your home a healthy place to live. → Read More
How to future-proof your kid's childhood memories
We take so many photos of our kids that the ones that matter can easily get lost in the clutter. Here's how to preserve them forever. → Read More
Why you should dress to impress even if you work from home
What we wear can have a big impact on how we and others feel about us—even if we only interact with them through a screen. → Read More
How pandemic-weary parents can bring back date night, and why it matters
One couple had stuck to weekly date nights for years — until the pandemic hit. Here's what they learned about reviving the habit for the sake of their marriage and their kids. → Read More
How to manage your mental health as traumatic events pile up
With so many crises going on across the globe, each day can seem overwhelming. Use these tips to manage your mental health in stressful times. → Read More
Young kids should also wear better masks to protect against COVID. Here’s what to consider.
Guidelines for buying kids medical-grade masks are not clear, so we asked pediatricians about how to pick the best KN95 for your child. → Read More
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming, but these tips can help
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Maybe you don't want to deal with health insurance, costs, or transportation. These tips can help. → Read More
5 bedroom design tips that could help you sleep better
Your bedroom may not be conducive to sleep. Take some time and think about what makes you comfortable and use these tips to transform that space. → Read More
Breast pumps have barely evolved, but you can still make them better
Breast pumps have not evolved a lot since the early '90s—they're still uncomfortable and sometimes inefficient. Here are some workarounds. → Read More
Easy fitness tips to get you moving while working from home
Working from home comes with the temptation to stay inside all day. Follow these expert exercise tips to stay moving. Your body will thank you. → Read More
Masks? Vaccines? How parents of newborns should handle visitors in this phase of the pandemic.
We asked experts what parents of newborns — and all those friends and relatives who can’t wait to visit — need to know. → Read More
Six things moms really need this Mother’s Day
We asked parent advocates how to make moms feel special this Mother’s Day, after what we can all agree was a year from hell. → Read More
Why you just can’t choose: Parenting through pandemic decision fatigue
It’s normal for every decision to feel harder when we are already overwhelmed, a psychologist says. Here are some tips from experts to ease the burden. → Read More
What to Do if Your Toddler Keeps Running Away
If your toddler keeps running away on outings, here's how to keep him safe and stop him from wandering off. → Read More