Barbara Kimberly Seigel is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor who has covered everything from grown-up and child wellness and health to pop culture and politics — and now does it all through a parenting lens. Most recently, her bylines have appeared online throughout Wirecutter’s gift guides for kids, in personal pieces for Healthline’s parenthood vertical, and on Care.com — where she has taken on topics in child development, as well as celebrating the Jewish holidays with children.
Barbara received her bachelor's degree in English from Cornell University and her master's degree in journalism from NYU and has taught in the English department as an adjunct at Mercy College. She started pivoting from her print editorial roles at Life & Style Weekly and In Touch Weekly with her hybrid print and digital position at PEOPLE and then as the senior entertainment editor at CafeMom. Outside her professional freelance work, she now spends most of her days reveling in her most joyous and rewarding role yet — that of mom.
Follow her on Twitter at @BarbaraKSeigel and find more of her writing at BarbaraKimberlySeigel.com. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
Cold Season
Is It Going To Be Another Bad RSV Season? Pediatricians Assess The Numbers
And factor in all the variables.
RSV
Your Infant Got Diagnosed With RSV. Now What?
RSV can be scary, but knowing what to look for is key in treating little ones.
Holidays
36 Hanukkah Gifts That Help Spread Love & Light
These Jewish-themed presents will add meaning to your family’s Hanukkah festivities.
PUMP IT UP
Your Complete Guide To Storing Breast Milk For Short- Or Long-Term Use
And how to properly prepare it for Baby afterward.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Combination Feeding 101
It doesn’t have to be formula vs. breastmilk — you can totally do both.
Judy Blume
I Forgot About Margaret’s Search For God — When I Reread It, I Realized Why
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret was never about religion for me — rereading it as a parent reminded me why.
Skin Health
Everything You Need To Know About Baby Acne
It’s especially common in Baby’s first few weeks.
Health
Does My Child Have A Cold, Covid, The Flu, Or RSV?
This question is par for the course when you're a parent.
Health
How To Clear Congestion From Your Baby’s Nose & Throat
Sometimes less is more when it comes to remedying Baby’s congestion.
Health
Here’s Why Your Baby Seems To Cough Up Phlegm All The Time
It may be common, but it can still be alarming.
News
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death Gives The New Year New Meaning