Articles by Laura Dunphy

Baby name struggle? You're not alone. A lighthearted take on how to break up with those on-off name loves in style!

By Laura Dunphy It started with a search for a carry-on bag in a boutique where totes and suitcases and travel pouches perched on exquisitely-lit museum pedestals. I picked up a rectangular prism of perfect proportions and inhaled the musk of its crisp leather accents when a saleswoman appeared at my shoulder.  “Let me know […]

A humorous take on one writer’s do’s and don’ts of baby naming.

It’s hard letting go of a name you once loved. But sometimes, says guest blogger Laura Dunphy, it leaves you no choice.

Naming your baby in New York is a competitive sport, reports guest blogger Laura Dunphy, like rugby or bond-trading. And no matter how cool you think your choice is, it’s probably not cool enough.

How dealing with Grandma’s name critiques can make you a better person.