Annamarya Scaccia

Annamarya Scaccia is an award-winning freelance journalist and mother of a curious toddler. Like any native New Yorker, she drinks too much coffee and has strong opinions about the Yankees.

Fitness

There’s a possible link between dad’s gym habits and baby’s intelligence, says new study

When dads work out, babies benefit.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Fitness

It's Science

It’s science: Breast milk fights against bad bacteria

It's packed with immune cells.

Updated May. 10, 2018

It's Science

News

The good side of social media: Posting a photo a day can make you happier

Get snappin', mama.

Updated May. 09, 2018

News

Birth

Doulas are amazing and New York State is recognizing that

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new pilot program that would expand Medicaid coverage for doulas.

Updated Apr. 30, 2018

Birth

Getting Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? The surprising factor couples need to consider

New research shows a dad's preconception health can also have a significant effect on a baby's development.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

Getting Pregnant

Baby Health

Caffeine during pregnancy may increase obesity risk for kids, study finds

Time to switch to decaf?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

Baby Health

Child Learn & Play

Preschools aren’t doing enough to support bilingual kids, study finds

Nearly 1 in 3 kids in the United States speaks a language other than English at home.

Updated Apr. 24, 2018

Child Learn & Play, Child Milestones

Health & Wellness

‘Parent mode’ may be hard-wired in our brains, say Harvard researchers

Different brain areas are in charge of particular aspects of parenting.

Updated Apr. 17, 2018

Health & Wellness, It's Science, Parenting

Celebrity News

NFL star Matt Ryan & wife Sarah are refreshingly honest about NICU life

“We are endlessly thankful for their doctors and nurses in the NICU,” Sarah writes.

Updated Apr. 10, 2018

Celebrity News

News

YouTube is working on a kids app moderated by real people

Human eyes could be the solution to YouTube’s creepy kids’ content problems.

Updated Apr. 10, 2018

News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant—check out her baby bump debut on SNL

“I’m finally free!” Cardi B says.

Updated Dec. 09, 2021

Celebrity News, Life, News

Celebrity News

What’s in Khloe Kardashian’s ultra-organized hospital bag?

She’s all packed and ready to go. ✔

Updated Nov. 01, 2022

Celebrity News, Labor & Delivery