Mallory Eastman
Mallory is a digital marketer and mom to an energetic toddler. She lives in NW DC with her husband and son. Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Mallory moved to DC in 2007 after graduating from Wake Forest University (go Deacs!). Mallory went to graduate school for Health Communication & Marketing, so she especially enjoys writing about health-related topics. She’s an advocate for all things in moderation, including moderation.
Likes: sauv blanc, Netflix, true crime, all things crafty.
Dislikes: winter, traffic, non-adherence to the courtesy wave.
All of my opinions are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer.
Car Seat Safety: 6 Tips to Keep Your Child Safe in the Car
As moms, we’re always striving to keep our kids safe. Given that car accidents are the leading cause of death in children age 14...
Pool Safety: 6 Tips for Drowning Prevention in Young Children
The weather is getting warmer and it will soon be pool season. As a mother of a toddler, this means that anxiety about pool...
Toddlers and Air Travel: Tips for a Successful Flight with Your Toddler
Traveling with an infant seemed stressful at the time. I hate to say it, but traveling with a toddler is worse, in our case....
Things We Wish We Had Known as a New Mom
I asked my mom friends and fellow DC Area Moms Writers “What’s something you wish you’d known as a new mom or that you can’t...
Infertility Awareness Week: Top 5 Things NOT to Say to Someone Dealing with Infertility
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, so I wanted to take this opportunity to write about an important topic to me. I struggled...
Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, & Van Ness Neighborhood Guide
We are grateful for the sponsor of this Cleveland Park, Woodley Park, & Van Ness Neighborhood Guide: Vassar Broermann Group who are expert realtors in the Washington, DC,...
Infertility Treatments: What Are Your Options?
If you are concerned about infertility or perhaps have been recently diagnosed with infertility (or maybe secondary infertility), you may be searching for information...
5 Things to Know About Infertility
When you are ready to have a baby, it can be incredibly emotional when it doesn’t happen as quickly as you hoped. After several...
Tips for Choking Prevention in Infants and Young Children
While choking is a scary topic for us as parents, the good news is that it’s largely preventable! This post will provide you with...
The Pickiest Picky Eaters: Tips for Introducing New Foods
Working in the nutrition field, I had big hopes for all the healthy foods that I would feed my child. MY child would joyfully...
How to Protect Your Child During Flu Season
In the United States, influenza (flu) season starts around October, peaks between December and February, and can last through May. As we approach peak...
Postpartum Anxiety: The Lesser Known Postpartum Disorder
My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety
I was familiar with postpartum depression (PPD) and knew all the signs to look out for. But what I felt...
What to Know About Fevers in Infants and Children
Fevers are common in infants and young children as their immune systems are still developing. Fever can actually be a good sign that your...
Baby Starting Daycare? Seven Tips for a Smooth Transition
Heading back to work and nervous about your baby starting daycare? Here are 7 tips for a smooth transition to daycare for both you...