Flowers and chocolate are totally cliché when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. Busy moms might appreciate something a little different. Lindsay Podolak at Scary Mommy has an entertaining list of ten things she’d much rather receive this year, and I bet many other moms will agree! When you’re busy taking care of the family day in and day out,
Read moreThere’s no such thing as a perfect parent, and everyone loses their cool with their kids sometimes. Yelling, criticizing and sarcasm are fairly common “bad parenting” behaviors that almost all parents are guilty of once in a while – we’re only human. No one wants to, but it happens. This simple idea from Modern Parents Messy Kids could squash this
Read moreLife is pretty crazy when you have a new baby. That’s where life hacks like these come in really handy – they can save you time and so many parenting headaches! For example, bathing a baby in a bath tub can be difficult with them sliding around everywhere, so sit them in a laundry basket surrounded by favorite bath toys.
Read moreWhile breastfeeding, you may develop an uncomfortable hard spot in your breast that can cause pain and soreness. This is likely a plugged duct, but luckily it’s not a cause for concern unless it develops into a bigger problem. The helpful moms at the La Leche League forums have some tips on how to ease the pain and unplug your
Read moreWith marijuana legalized in two states and gaining a medical following across the country, some important considerations are being made concerning its use by minors and children. Research shows that while the substance probably isn’t harmful for adults, it does cause problems for children and should only be used as a medication for debilitating illnesses. The American Academy of Pediatrics
Read moreIf you’re currently breastfeeding or have breastfed in the past, your experiences can help shed some light on the breastfeeding process. PhD candidate Jayme Cisco, a breastfeeding mother herself, created a breastfeeding survey. She wants to know who supported your decision to breastfeed, how long you did it for, and what the social atmosphere surrounding your breastfeeding was like. She
Read moreHaving trouble getting the hang of breastfeeding? Is breastfeeding uncomfortable, or maybe your baby’s hands get in the way and you’re ready to give up? These are some troubles reported by a mom at the La Leche League message board, and members shared some useful insight to help her out. Don’t give up! What you’re experiencing is probably completely normal.
Read moreThere’s no question about it – babies are expensive! They’re also tiny and adorable, and since they don’t stay babies for long you may be thinking about springing for a professional photo shoot for your little one. Unfortunately professional photography can be pricey, but you can take amazing photos at home with these simple tips! Start by finding the perfect
Read moreOur lives are full of technology. TV, video games, cell phones, computers, and tablets are commonplace and used by adults and kids alike, but how much screen time is too much? Current guidelines say screen time should be limited to two hours, but some consider that to be an unrealistic amount, especially because screens are now being used as teaching
Read moreDo you delight at all the fun, goofy faces your baby makes? If your little bundle of joy makes you laugh and smile, consider sharing some snapshots in the #SillyFacesContest by The First Years on Facebook and Twitter – you could win $500! Voting will start on Feb. 22, and the photo that gets the most votes wins! The first
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