Previous Press

Press Coverage from 2009 and Prior

For further information please contact Heather & Whitney at moms AT rookiemoms.com

2008-2009: Television

Sacramento & Company
December 9, 2009
Heather gives tips on eco-friendly toys for babies and kids
CBS Morning Show
August 9, 2009
Whitney and Heather give tips for new moms including mom pick-up lines and local favorites.
USA Today / SMTJune 25, 2009Heather and Whitney give ideas for “me time” to make happier moms as part of 12-city Satellite Media Tour in support of The Rookie Mom’s Handbook.
ABC7’s the View from the BayApril 16, 2990Heather and Whitney offer fun local playdate ideas that are just as fun for mom
ABC7’s the View from the Bay
June 11, 2008
Heather and Whitney give new moms “ideas up the wazoo” from the The Rookie Mom’s Handbook and talk about a few local favorites.

2006-2009: Print

Parenting Magazine, early years
July 2009
Pregnancy Magazine
May 2009
AP Article, many publications
Dec. 11 2008
“Ringing in the New Year on a Budget” with quotes and ideas from us.
American Baby Magazine
November, 2008
“Sleep Savers: How to get rest when your newborn is up around the clock” [it’s a download pdf thing cuz its in print] tips from us for squeezing “me time” into the day
Parade Magazine
May 4, 2008
“Parade Picks” for Mother’s Day: The Rookie Mom’s Handbook
Oakland Tribune & Contra Costa Times
April 30, 2008
Baby survival with tips from Rookie Moms
San Francisco Chronicle
August 27, 2006
ON THE TOWN: With Whitney Moss
Blogger toddles out baby-friendly sites

2007-2008 Podcasts

Jumping Monkeys: Parenting in the Digital Age
April 20, 2008
We are interviewed by Megan Morrone and Leo Laporte. Find out why your baby needs gmail and which of us Leo called “geek” Listen to Jumping Monkeys.
Motherhood Uncensored Podcast
January 23, 2008
We talk to Kristen Chase about making life as a newbie mom just a little bit easier. Listen.
Parents Podcast: All About Play
Dec 10, 2007
Listen to the podcast where RookieMoms.com is mentioned as “blog of the month” or read the goodyblog write-up.
Motherhood Uncensored podcast
Nov 21, 2007
Heather sneaks away from the dinner table to talk about coping with the in-laws.
Jumping Monkeys: Parenting in the Digital Age
June 8, 2007
Hear the podcast and find out why RookieMoms.com is named as one of “Megan’s Clicks.”

2005-2009 Online / Digital Magazines / Blogs

- Babble
  December, 2009
  Babble Top 50 Mommy Bloggers — rated #3 most useful blog and #20 babble best in this editorial list. Thanks guys!
- Babyzone
  November 17, 2009
  How Moms Can Make the Most of Baby and Toddler Naptime — helpful tips to navigate different length naps
- ABC News (AP story)
  August 23, 2009
  One Last Hurrah Before School Starts — berry picking as summer fun and a healthy lesson
- CNN-International
  July 30,2009
  20+ Greatest Parenting Tips EVER — how to use your iPhone as a sanity saving baby helper
- Cool Mom Picks Best of 2008
  Dec 28, 2008
  Editors Best of 2008 — did you see that? Our book is a pick of the year!
- iParenting
  Nov 10, 2008
  Baby’s Gross and Fine Motor Skills: Activities to Help Develop These Important First-year Milestones Renee Roberson interviewed Heather about setting up an obstacle course to help cruisers and new walkers (2nd page)
- A Parent in Silver Spring
  Nov 4, 2008
  Jessica reviews Rookie Mom’s Handbook and puts it on her gift guide and bought another copy for a friend
- Thingamababy
  Oct 14, 2008
  A.J. reviews Rookie Mom’s Handbook — read the dad’s eye view
- KidoInfo
  Oct 2, 2008
  Interview with Heather about fitting in Rookie Moms while balancing work and family, a 3rd anniversary retrospective
- The MomSpeak
  Aug 27, 2008
  Need advice? Just ask a mom: Cool Mom 101 Liz lists her favorite bookmarks for parents
- Alpha Mom Pregnancy Calendar Week 31
  Aug 19, 2008
  Amalah recommends our books as the pregnancy ticks on: she wishes she had friends like us “to leave little Post-Its around with ideas for filling your days during the first couple months”
- Blog Coach
  June 25, 2008
  Interview with Heather about blogging, Whitney, and books
- Parentopia Blog
  May 23, 2008
  Devra is “excited to endorse” our book by Devra Renner (one of the authors of Mommy Guilt)
- Huffington Post
  May 14, 2008
  Me-time for Moms by Heather Cabot
- Mom Central
  May 2008
  round-up of enthusiastic book reviews for The Rookie Mom’s Handbook
- Nested.com
  May 13, 2008
  Book review: Rookie Mom’s Handbook — “Even before you pop out your first baby you are bound to receive plenty of warnings…”
- Red Tricycle
  May 13, 2008
  Required Reading: Rookie Mom’s Handbook
- ParentHacks.com
  May 6, 2008
  Perfect gift for new moms: Rookie Mom’s Handbook
- The Poop, SF Chronicle Baby Blog
  May 5, 2008
  Rookie Moms: The Book
- GearHead Mom
  May 1, 2008
  5 smiley-face Book Review
- 101 Cookbooks
  May 1, 2008
  Favorite Cookbooks: Whitney Moss and Heather Flett
- Marketing Mommy
  May 1, 2008
  Book Review
- aPARENTly Speaking, Contra Costa Times
  April 30, 2008
  Rookie Moms hit the road: on the book, on the blog, and at the cafe
- Alpha Mom
  March 23, 2008
  “The perfect new mom or baby shower gift” sneak preview
- ParentDish
  May 8, 2007
  Catching up with the Rookie Moms: a recap of the past year
- Peekaboo Picks
  May 7, 2007
  Megan Grady interviews Whitney about some of her personal favorite activities.
- GoodyBlog by Parents Magazine
  March 20, 2007

“…for rookies, they’ve got game”

Blogging Baby
March 14, 2006
Rookie Moms offers great ideas for new parents
Cool Mom Picks
March 14, 2006
More fun than wiping up poo? I don’t believe it.