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.

December 6, 2016

Parenting

Katie's gift guide: Essential picks for babies and parents

by Katie Gagnon

With the holiday season upon us, here are my recommendations for great gifts for baby and new or expecting parents.

November 29, 2016

Women's Health

Losing the baby weight: Working out and shedding 45 pounds after delivery

by Katie Gagnon

Part of my duty as a mom is to live a healthy life so I can be around for my son for many years to come. That is my main motivation for working out and being active.

November 22, 2016

Parenting

Setting boundaries with family and friends: Tips for managing the holiday season with a newborn

by Katie Gagnon

As a parent, you are your child’s caregiver, with a duty to protect your baby.

November 15, 2016

Parenting

Preventative, practical and precious: Rooming-in with my son

by Katie Gagnon

A new study highlights the importance of sharing your bedroom with your newborn until age 1

November 8, 2016

Parenting

A vote for the future: I'm with her, for him

by Katie Gagnon

It may be a difficult choice for some, but it is easy for me. For my son’s future, I am voting for Hillary Clinton.

November 1, 2016

Katie's Baby

Four things I learned from breastfeeding my son

by Katie Gagnon

Over the past month, I have taken a crash course in breastfeeding, and I have learned a few things that other nursing mothers may find helpful or can relate to.

October 25, 2016

Women's Health

The joys of breastfeeding: How my son gave me one of the greatest gifts of motherhood

by Katie Gagnon

Dating back to a decade ago, when I was in my mid-twenties and children seemed a long way off, I looked forward to breastfeeding

October 18, 2016

Women's Health

A few things this first-time mother discovered during 30 hours of labor and delivery

by Katie Gagnon

For first-time mothers, the amazing and intense experience of labor and delivery is absolutely life-changing. It is also enlightening in both the most magical and practical ways.

October 11, 2016

Parenting