Having children changes your life in a big way. Instead of hitting up a classy nightclub, you take your family to a chain restaurant with a great kid’s menu. This article from Scary Mommy lists ten things the author despised before having kids, but fell in love with later! If you weren’t a fan of malls before, you can’t deny
Read moreAre you looking for an inexpensive way to add some interest to your nursery? Does your child have a favorite toy and some bare wall space? You’re in luck! This project is super easy and the result is awesome! You’ll need a camera, a big piece of white paper or poster board, tape, small toys, and a picture frame. Arrange
Read moreBecoming a mother is an emotionally trying process and you can feel very overwhelmed with your new life. Some people might say things that are less than polite when they don’t understand what you’re going through. On the other hand, these are five things every new mother wants to hear from her loved ones. Read the full article here: The
Read moreMoms work hard, and it could be argued that moms who also hold jobs while raising kids (which the majority do) work even harder, yet they still get a lot of flak from “full time” moms. This article from Scary Mommy lists ten things people say to working mothers that drives them nuts. Do people have tact anymore? Read the
Read moreRaising a child is a beautiful, amazing experience. With improved access to incredible technology, taking photos and video of your kids is super easy and you can hold onto those memories forever. While you’ll likely be behind the camera much of the time, don’t forget to take a step in front once in a while – your kids will thank
Read moreIn this post from the Baby Center blog, Michelle Stein bids farewell to her C-cup nursing breasts as she comes to the end of a 29 month breastfeeding saga. She writes about how she didn’t achieve a B cup until college, and how thrilled she was with her larger breastfeeding boobs. She’s not getting rid of her larger bras yet
Read moreWhen you have children, your home accumulates a lot more stuff. Clothes, diapers, crib, bedding, stroller, and a mountain of other baby things and toys. TV, video games, phones, tablets, and computers are distractions. They all have a purpose, but memories are made through experiences, not things. In this article from the Baby Center, Melissa Byers recalls another article about
Read moreYour life changes dramatically when you start a family, but when you welcome baby number two things change again. Raising a second child is never the same as raising the first because the two of you are not alone. In this story from the Badass Breastfeeder, Abby Theuring recalls her experience bringing up two kids close in age. Read the
Read moreDoulas are incredibly helpful for moms through the childbirth experience, but many women cannot afford their services. One nonprofit in Brooklyn created by Chanel Porchia is focused on making sure all women have access to birth help no matter what their income level is. Ancient Song Doula Services has never turned down a single person for help since they opened
Read moreIn this Ask Anne from Breastfeeding Basics, a concerned mother wonders why her baby won’t burp after feeding. There are many factors that contribute to how much babies burp, including the age of the baby and how heavy the flow of milk is. Even the position the baby is in while feeding can make a difference in the amount of
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