Sharing is caring, or so the saying goes. For many years parents have pushed their children to share their toys, believing it will help them grow into considerate adults. However, forcing your children to share could have the opposite effect. This post by Joelle Wisler at Scary Mommy lists nine reasons why it’s better to let kids hang onto their
Read moreBabies are constantly encountering new things they’ve never seen before, and sometimes those things are a little scary. This funny article from the Baby Center lists a bunch of silly toddler phobias, like freaking out when encountering grass for the first time and hiding from department store mannequins. To be fair they kind of creep me out too! There’s even
Read moreA meteorologist for Global News in Canada, Kristi Gordon has recently received hate mail for wearing “revealing” clothing while on the job, even though she dressed professionally. The anonymous letters without return addresses requested she take time off for being “gross” and looking like “a hussy.” It’s obvious these people have a serious problem with seeing a pregnant body and
Read moreWhen you start a family, your life changes in a big way. Gone are the days of going out with friends to the movies on a whim or calling up your bestie for a girl’s day of manicures and mall time, but you still need some time for you away from the chaos of family life. Your family is important,
Read moreBabies and breastfeeding go together like ducks and water, but many moms still have trouble getting their babies to feed from the breast, especially during the first week. An interactive program called Natural Breastfeeding has been developed to address breastfeeding issues with a natural solution for all expectant mothers. Babies are born with an “internal GPS” and know how to
Read moreNo two babies nurse exactly the same, and that makes following advice difficult if your situation doesn’t fit what’s normal or average. One concerned mother asked Anne at Breastfeeding Basics if she was feeding her newborn often enough, and her answer was simple – if the baby is gaining weight and relieving himself regularly there’s nothing to worry about! Read
Read moreWatching your child grow and develop is an incredible, awe-inspiring experience. Crawling turns to walking and before you know it, you’re having conversations. Babies learn language by listening to the words you say, and these fun tips from Ask Dr. Sears will help your child develop speaking skills. Word games are a cute way to interact with and speak to
Read moreWe all know how babies are made, but that epic romp between the sheets is going to be a much more difficult game to play once baby comes on the scene! This hilarious and true-to-life article from Scary Mommy describes 5 stages your sexual life might go through, starting with your first contractions and ending with baby fever! Read the
Read moreRecently Texas mom Morgan Riley was confronted by management for breastfeeding her 7-month old baby at a skating rink. She was told to either cover up or go to a private room, but refused to do so because she had another older child with her at the rink and couldn’t leave. Texas law allows mothers to breastfeed wherever they are,
Read moreSometimes being a mother is the hardest job there is. Your hormones are raging and the work gets overwhelming, especially when you’re busy trying to make everything perfect and wonderful for everyone around you. It’s easy to neglect your needs, but you have to live your life. You are the party when you choose to focus on what really matters.
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