Every mom has a particular set of words and phrases they like to use when talking about pregnancy and parenthood, but whatever you like to say probably has some other mom cringing at the sound. This list at the Baby Center blog highlights 15 words and phrases that some moms find really annoying, like “preggers,” “boob juice,” and even “play
Read moreSometimes it feels like children are aliens from another planet. Their minds work differently from adults, and when they want to pretend their toy dog is a spaceship that’s delivering jelly beans to the dinosaur planet it can be difficult to follow along. For mom Melissa Willets, play time is downright scary. In her article at the Baby Center blog,
Read moreMoms work hard around the clock. When you’re not caring for baby, you’re cleaning the house, cooking dinner, and taking care of other things that need to get done. Sometimes you don’t have time to settle your little one down for a nap in the crib, so what can you do? This mom has the answer – babywearing! Read the
Read moreBeing a mom is a difficult job and you’re bound to have some rough days, but that doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom or that you’re not doing a good job. Once upon a time there were no parenting books or Internet, after all. Paala shares some mommy words of wisdom in this great blog post. Read the full article
Read moreThere have been many studies over the past 30 years looking for a link between breastfeeding and childhood obesity. While some studies show a relationship, others failed to find a correlation, though evidence is rising. One study by the AHRQ found that babies breastfed for 3 months or more were less likely to be obese compared to children who were
Read moreSo many people say not to read the comments on Internet articles, posts and videos, but sometimes reading other viewpoints can make you a better parent. Diane Ashoff at She Knows has a great article about how reading comments about different parenting ideas gives her more perspective. There will always be conflicting ideas about parenting because everyone does it differently.
Read moreGrandparents are wonderful, but they’re also great at completely ruining your parenting strategies. Something weird happens when parents become grandparents. All of a sudden sugar, gifts and toys are plentiful and your kids turn into royalty. This humorous article over at She Knows describes ten ways grandparents unravel your parenting plan. Read the full article here: 10 ways grandparents destroy
Read moreThere’s no doubt about it – raising children is a challenging endeavor. You will have sleepless nights, you will have to clean up many messes, and you will get poop on your hands. Sometimes talking about these things to another adult (or posting about it online) makes you come across as whiney and full of complaints, but it’s also a
Read moreBabies and toddlers don’t understand much about the world. When you arrange throw pillows, they think that’s their signal to toss them around the room. Mirrors and windows are supposed to be full of fingerprints, don’t you know? There are many tasks parents continue to do, even though it seems like they don’t make a difference. Do we do them
Read moreIf you’re a first time mother, the challenges of raising a child can be a little scary. It may feel like everything you do with your baby is being judged, and you wonder if you’re doing things the right way or if what you’re experiencing is normal. Take a deep breath – you’re doing awesome! In this article at the
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