Swedish cartoonist Linnéa Johansson was touched when her son told her he wouldn’t cry anymore because it wasn’t what superheroes do. She set on a mission to help her son (and other children) see that showing emotion is okay no matter who you are with a coloring book of super heroes showing a softer side. I love the babywearing Batman
Read moreParenting perfection is something many mothers strive for, but for some it’s all in their heads. Mothers who go into know-it-all territory without regard for the experience of others are obnoxious without realizing it. Think you’ve got it easy? Well lah tee dah. In this entertaining article at Scary Mommy, Bunmi Laditan writes a lovely letter to all the perfect
Read moreWhile there are no doubt many differences between women and men that go far beyond the physical, the man in your life should be able to take care of your baby on his own if need be (barring any safety or disability issues). If he can’t, that’s a problem worth exploring in your relationship. This article from the Baby Center
Read moreIf you’re like many breastfeeding moms, you have a huge stash of breast milk in your freezer. To you it’s precious, but to companies like Prolacta Bioscience, Glycom, Medolac, and Evolve Biosystems it’s money in the bank, and they want to pay you for it. What many moms don’t realize is that there have been non-profit breast milk donation centers
Read moreWhen he’s not fighting zombies, Norman Reedus’s character Daryl Dixon is caring for those who need him on AMC’s The Walking Dead. In real life, he’s caring for and supporting mothers in their battle for breastfeeding acceptance! A photo of himself holding a fake boob between two smiling, happy breastfeeding moms has gone viral. It’s so nice to see male
Read moreArtwork can transform a nursery room in a subtle, beautiful way, and it adds something interesting for baby to look at. Motivational phrases are always great, but anything fun and colorful works well. Check out this post from the Baby Center for ideas! There are many options available, and you can purchase them online. Etsy is a great resource for
Read moreEven though women have made great strides toward equality, we still have a long way to go. Breastfeeding in public is a hot issue, but it’s not just men fueling the fire. There are plenty of women shaming breastfeeding mothers too. In this article from Metro News, mother Kristen Thompson has a great opinion piece about how natural and important
Read moreSpring is here and Easter is just around the corner! Whether you go all out with colored eggs, goodie baskets, and adorable baby outfits or not, you’re sure to appreciate this collection of easy to make Easter treats! As a bonus they only require three ingredients to make, and your family will love them! Serve them as dessert after your
Read moreThe Easter bunny is coming, and he’s sure to visit your house with a cute fluffy bunny wreath on your door! This craft is super simple and requires only a few things you should be able to pick up at your local craft store: a set of bunny ears, a wreath form, glue, scissors, and some fluffy feather boas. Your
Read moreNo two births are ever the same, and I think that’s what makes birth stories and photos so enchanting. Once you’ve brought life into this world yourself, you understand a big part of what only mothers know, though every woman has a unique experience – especially these women! Featured at Parenting.com, these fifteen birth stories are unbelievable. Some are true
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