While we can’t choose whether our babies are boys or girls, many mothers long for a child of a particular gender in order to share things that only they would understand. Men typically want boys they can be boys themselves with, and some women want girls in the hopes of someday sharing in the sacred mother-daughter rite where the daughter
Read moreThere are a lot of seriously adorable swimwear options for our little girls full of cute bows and details, but boys need some clothing love too. These great options featured in this article from She Knows are full of adventure and fun, with cool geometric patterned shorts, sweet surf suits, and cute beach themed rash guards! Read the full article
Read moreWhen you become a mother you enter a sort of secret society that only other mothers are part of. You share stories and experiences only they can truly understand, and they offer you support and comfort while you learn the ropes. However, having childfree friends is just as important! Don’t let your mom friend bubble keep you from your friends
Read moreAfter gaining a lot of weight during her three pregnancies, Natalie Davis made some changes and lost 84 pounds. Unhappy with her sagging skin, she opted to have almost $17,000 worth of surgery done to remove it, as well as a breast reduction and lift. Plastic surgery is still major surgery, but Natalie doesn’t regret it and is very excited
Read moreBreastfeeding is an individual choice and experienced differently by different mothers. Some wean early, while others breastfeed for several years. Long term breastfeeding is sometimes controversial, and this article and comic from The Leaky Boob sarcastically addresses many common reasons why some people believe mothers continue to breastfeed their babies. Read the full article here: TLB Comics – Six Reasons
Read moreMothers all over the world are working hard to normalize breastfeeding in the face of harassment and the uninformed masses, so it’s extremely uplifting to see positive breastfeeding messages pop up in the media. Recently model Nicole Trunfio posed for the cover of Elle Australia, and subscribers of the magazine received a special edition cover featuring a glamorous photo of
Read moreMaking a baby is a lot of hard work, and while those nine months will be up before you know it, it can seem like an arduous journey. There are plenty of lists that describe things you should do while you’re pregnant to make the most of it, but this entertaining list at Scary Mommy is the opposite. These are
Read moreAlmost all kids love sandboxes, no matter if it’s a handmade wooden box or a more modern plastic design like the classic turtle. If you happen to have one of the latter or can find one at a garage sale this summer, consider giving it a makeover with a fresh coat of paint. Your kids will love it! Read the
Read moreMothers are typically seen as supportive care-givers in realms outside of the parenthood bubble as well as in, and you might find yourself being approached for support and help after going through the experience of pregnancy and child rearing yourself. This great article from Hands Free Mama lists a number of uplifting, encouraging things you can tell to anyone who
Read more“Respect your elders” is a phrase often heard while growing up that as adults, most of us don’t give much thought to. Listening to the hardships of parenting past quickly gives you a new perspective on what it’s like having and raising a baby today. In this article at the Baby Center, Marlee Bangerter shares the story of her daughter’s
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