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Hannah Howard

Hannah Howard is the editor-in-chief of ParentCo. and the author of the memoirs Feast: True Love in and out of the Kitchen and Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family. She writes for Wine Enthusiast, the Guardian, and Bon Appetit and teaches writing classes online. Hannah lives in New Jersey with her husband, two kids, and one fluffy maltipoo. She loves stinky cheese. Follow her on Instagram @hannahmhoward or @hannahhoward on Twitter.

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The Baby Registry Trend Helping Expecting Parents Feel Less Alone

Preparing for a baby is joyful, and it is also expensive and surprisingly lonely. Which is why an item arriving in the mail can feel much bigger than a package.

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How to Get Things Done with a Baby, Five Minutes at a Time

The secret to getting things done with a baby is not becoming more efficient. It is redefining what “done” means, and finding small, safe pockets of time. 

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The Case for a One-Night Family Vacation

There is a particular magic to the tiny family getaway. You pack a couple of outfits, stuffies, toothbrushes, pajamas, and you go. I loved mine this summer.