Katie Gagnon

Katie Gagnon is a public relations consultant and freelance writer from South Jersey. She founded Kathleen English Communications, LLC in 2009 in Philadelphia. A frequent flier and avid traveler, her favorite place in the world is the beach in Longport, NJ. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and son.

February 28, 2017

Parenting

Ten baby products I can’t live without

by Katie Gagnon

Now that my son is approaching five months old, I have tested and tried a number of baby products. I have learned to live without sleep. I have learned to live with the constant smell of spit up on my shoulder. But I could not live without the following ten things.

February 20, 2017

Parenting

When I found out I was going to have a son, I was thrilled ... and a little nervous!

by Katie Gagnon

One year ago, I found out that I was carrying a boy. I will never forget the moment when I told my husband that he was going to have a son. We were both ecstatic.

February 14, 2017

Parenthood

Valentine’s Day party of three: Keeping the romance alive when you become a parent

by Katie Gagnon

It is an often-parodied cliché that having a baby sucks all the romance out of a couple’s life. Not true!

February 7, 2017

Parenting

Starting on solids: Introducing my 4-month-old baby to food

by Katie Gagnon

Though I am thrilled that Killian is growing and getting to experience new foods and flavors, his first time in his high chair was a little bittersweet for his Mama. But mostly sweet.

January 31, 2017

Parenting

How to decide when to have a second child

by Katie Gagnon

My son was 2 months old when I turned to my husband and said, “I’m ready to have another one.” I enjoy motherhood so much. I am very excited to have another baby and give Killian a sibling. Since I am 35 years old, I do not want to wait too long to try for baby No. 2. But when is the right time to have a second child? After discussing at length with my husband, we have decided to wait until Killian is a year old before we have another child. There are a few reasons for our decision that you may find helpful if you are also planning when to have a second baby.

January 24, 2017

Parenting

Life with Lucy: How my declawed cat has adjusted to living with a newborn

by Katie Gagnon

You can disagree with my declawing decision, but I made the right decision for my son’s safety. I do not regret it. My child’s wellbeing is more important to me than my cat and certainly more important than diatribe.

January 17, 2017

Parenting

Breastfeeding in public: Unimaginable, until my baby became hungry in a Jiffy Lube waiting room

by Katie Gagnon

That first time breastfeeding in public I had a choice to make: would I find a way to feed my precious baby boy in a public space or would I make him wait until I obtained privacy? Any mother who has been in this situation knows that there really is no choice. When your child is hungry, you feed him no matter what.

January 10, 2017

Women's Health

More women are smoking marijuana during pregnancy, but is it safe?

by Katie Gagnon

Last month the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) released a report that said marijuana use among pregnant women has increased 62 percent.

January 2, 2017

Parenting

What you'll need when you bring baby home from the hospital

by Katie Gagnon

When I was expecting my son and entering into the unknown of having my first child, I needed guidance on how to prepare for and care for my newborn baby. One of the things I was most concerned about was ensuring that we had everything we needed when we brought our son home from the hospital.

December 13, 2016

Parenting