The kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house. Hot pans, boiling water, sharp knives—basically a hazard buffet for curious toddlers.

When it comes to safe kitchen habits, here are my non-negotiables. They don’t require fancy gadgets. They don’t cost a cent. In fact, one of them even saves me money and time!

Celebrate Baby Safety Month with research-based tips from Geddy’s Mom and discover the new “Baby Safety 101” guide by the Baby Safety Foundation—developed by leading physicians and child safety experts, and designed to be read in under an hour. Learn how to protect your child from modern electrical hazards and shop award-winning, doctor-developed safety solutions.

Hi! I’m Sarah Shell, dentist and founder of Geddy’s Mom. I’m also Geddy’s actual mom. Which is a privilege unto itself.

Geddy’s Mom was just certified as a Women Business Enterprise. And this is a conflicting achievement. Here’s why:

Does she have to choose between having a business and having a baby?

As parents, 2021 has been a mix of relief and struggles. The world has felt unstable at times. Now is one of those times. But you’ve persevered throughout and you will continue to do so.