Potty training is one of many parenting adventures you’ll eventually have to survive, and while some kids potty train easily (lucky moms!), many struggle with the idea – at least at first! This article from the Baby Center highlights six things you’ll probably encounter while potty training your baby. Read the full article here: 6 potty training facts nobody ever
Read moreFor people who have never had the displeasure of experiencing depression or anxiety, it can be difficult to understand what it feels like. Unfortunately many mothers suffer from postpartum depression and reaching out for help is challenging, but the help of others is exactly what you need. This article featured at The Leaky Boob describes the author’s personal postpartum experience
Read moreEvery woman should feel safe to nurse wherever they please, but many people still don’t understand breastfeeding laws. Mother Missy Smith was told she would be evicted from her duplex if she didn’t stop breastfeeding on her porch because neighbors were complaining. They even went so far as to say that breastfeeding a child in public is child endangerment because
Read moreBabywearing is convenient and beneficial in so many ways, but sometimes back or front carrying can get uncomfortable, especially for larger babies and toddlers. Hip carrying is another option, though not all soft structured carriers can be worn that way. This helpful article from Babywearing International has more information and shows you how it’s done! Read the full article here:
Read moreEveryone has a rough day once in a while. We all doubt our abilities sometimes, or wish things weren’t the way they are, or wish we could do better or be better people. The truth is, we probably beat ourselves up too much. Parenting is hard! You’re doing far better than you think you are. This great article from She
Read moreThere are a lot of insecure people in this world, and unfortunately many of them have a horrible habit of judging and shaming others rather than taking a good look at themselves. Pink is standing up as a strong role model, saying let the haters hate! She’s happy with her softer post-baby body and bully comments are just bouncing off.
Read moreThere is far too much competition going on between moms these days. Building each other up during the rough ride that is parenting does far more good than judgments cast from afar! The Leaky Boob has renewed their Support With Integrity Pledge and offers a look at both helpful and not so helpful things said to other moms. Read the
Read moreJust a couple months ago in March, Facebook amended their photo guidelines to allow breastfeeding photos to be displayed on the website. This was great news both for mothers interested in sharing breastfeeding selfies as well as photographers specializing in or featuring mothers and parenthood. However, apparently Facebook’s policies are made to be broken. Photographer Abby Camarata recently found both
Read moreBeing lost in the woods is a scary idea, especially without any supplies. That’s the predicament mother Susan O’Brien found herself in when she lost her way on a trail run in New Zealand’s Rimutaka Forest Park in Wainuiomata. During the night she consumed some of her own breast milk to keep her going. While drinking your own breast milk
Read moreAll moms want to feel sexy. After birthing a baby the hormone rush makes you feel like you can do anything, but body changes can also make you depressed. Maybe that’s why nursing bra marketing stylists are trying so hard to make nursing bras look sexy, and the results are pretty funny. They also dress up your boobs as if
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