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.
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 believe nobody warned you about?”. Here are their responses (I...
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 for 2 years to get pregnant. It may not sound...
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, Maryland, and Northern Virginia areas.
Integrity is the hallmark of Todd...
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 safety becomes fresh in my mind. After all, drowning is...
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 and under, car seat safety is one of the most...
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 about the treatment options to help you to have a...
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 months, you may start to worry about infertility. Here are...
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 information and tips to protect your little one from choking....
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 eat avocado, salmon, spinach, blueberries, etc. So, of course, irony...
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 flu season, here’s what parents need to know about the...
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 after my son was born was different. Like many moms,...
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 child’s body is fighting an infection like it’s supposed to....
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 and your baby.
1. Get her used to a bottle before...
7 Ways to Preserve Memories of & for Your Children
There are parenting moments that are difficult to get through and others that are so precious that you wish you could freeze time. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a way to do that yet, but...