You can read every baby book and article you find, and you’re still likely to be surprised by some of the things you encounter during and after childbirth because almost nobody talks about them. Some of them are physical, some are mental, but they can shock or even terrify you no matter how prepared you feel. This eye-opening and informative
Read moreBabies change everything, and adapting to those changes as a new mom can be a difficult, yet amazing experience that, upon looking back, happens way too fast. This beautiful post from the Pregnant Chicken recounts the thoughts and feelings experienced by a mother during her first week face to face with her baby. Your life will never be the same,
Read moreLots of things change when you have kids, including your morning routine. They say it’s a good idea to get up extra early to give yourself a little quiet time all for you, but is that realistic? Probably not. This post from Scary Mommy describes the usual morning routine when you have demanding little ones who rely on you for
Read moreWhen you breastfeed your child, you’re engaging something deep and primal. The act promotes a strong psychological bond between you and your baby, and some weird things start to happen. Breastfeeding changes your thoughts and habits in an interesting (and sometimes stressful) way! In this entertaining and thoughtful post at Babble, mom Chaunie Bruisie shares 15 ways breastfeeding has affected
Read moreYou don’t have to drop a bunch of cash on a fancy mobile to hang above your baby’s crib when you can make your own at home! The three mobiles featured in this Baby Center blog post are super cute and easy to make! An embroidery hoop works well as a mobile base, and you can hang anything you want
Read moreIf you’re a stressed mom, the idea of getting the family together for a big Easter meal with all the fancy fixings might be enough to bring you to tears (it’s okay, you can blame the hormones). Why not pull out the crock pot to make things a little easier? These 12 recipes from Modern Parents, Messy Kids are perfect
Read moreReading aloud to your young children not only promotes important bonding and strengthens your relationship with your kids, it also helps them develop important language skills and primes them for a life of learning. That means greater success in school (and life) down the road, since reading and literacy skills are a huge part of our culture. The fact is,
Read moreOne of the nicest, though sometimes frustrating things about babies is they can’t tell us what they’re thinking. If your baby could, do you think he/she’d call you a creep? This entertaining article at Scary Mommy features ten things moms do that their babies might find a little off-putting if they knew any better! But come on, what mother hasn’t
Read moreWhen you find out you’re pregnant and you’re ready to tell people, you might feel excited and maybe a little nervous and apprehensive over what people might say. Unfortunately there are some very rude people in this world, and She Knows has an entertaining .gif article highlighting 20 rude responses people have given to moms just announcing the big news.
Read moreBreastfeeding could be a form of BDSM, and if it is, your baby is definitely the dominant one in the relationship. Think about it! Not only do you cater to your baby’s every demand, but he’s also happy to smack your face and kick you in the boob. This entertaining and still true to life article from Scary Mommy features
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