This is a post about my feelings around working part time versus full time and balancing work with parenthood. This is about my personal struggle, and I hope this post doesn’t come off as insensitive to those who work full time. I know lots of moms work full time, either by choice or because they have to, and I believe
Read moreIt upsets me when people are so quick to judge when they a mother with her kids. Especially if the kid is being disruptive, but kids be kids. Sometimes there is not much else to do, until they grow up. You can discipline, just don’t spoil your kids. In this case, her kid was diagnose with ADHD, and it isn’t
Read moreSelf-Defense training may have been the best thing I’ve done to protect my family. My family is made up of ethnic minorities and I have many friends that could be victim to hate from homo phobics. Recent times have brought about uneasy feelings about our safety inside of this culture. As these things persist, we must find more ways to
Read moreDecember is a traditionally special and romantic month, and obviously includes Christmas. Although a month renowned for high levels of expenditure, December is also one of the most celebratory and enjoyable for both children and adults alike. Quite aside from its spiritual and religious implications, December also sees the ritual of present exchange at Christmas and the end of one
Read moreWell this is awkward, most people reading this article will be having a very enjoyable time right now. The most babies are born in September, which means that they are getting made this time of the year. This may have something to do with sperm quality being higher in winter months. Statistics show a lot of you are getting busy
Read morePolar Express train rides have become a wildly popular event at tourist railroad and museums since the film, The Polar Express, was released in November, 2004. Numerous organizations around the country now host a Polar Express train every November or December before Christmas, which usually features a story-telling of Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale complete with hot chocolate and cookies
Read moreRecent studies show that pregnancy does actually impact mother’s brains. Pregnancy can actually alter the brain. MRI scans taken of women pre-pregnancy and post delivery show decreased grey matter. It was also found that mothers who lost the most grey matter, in fact actually have better attachment and bonding experiences with their bundles of joy. As far as the forgetfulness
Read moreNo one wants to die, and if we can avoid it by forcing kids to call us “Nona” instead of “grandma” or “Pretty Dancer” instead of “Aunt Aimée,” we will certainly try. Now even men are attempting to escape the specter of aging via linguistics, firmly insisting to their toddlers, “‘Dad’ is my father. Call me ‘Papa.’” Key Takeaways: For
Read moreWhen it comes to breastfeeding there are lots of myths. One popular myth is that nursing will make your breasts sag. This isn’t true-that comes with age, not nursing. Another myth is that size matters and that if you have inverted nipples or breast surgery, you can’t breastfeed. There are plenty of misconceptions when it comes to pumping and how
Read moreDoes being an intense mother make women unhappy? Women who believe in intensive parenting — i.e., that women are better parents than men, that mothering should be child-centered, and that children should be considered sacred and are fulfilling to parents — are more likely to have negative mental health outcomes, according to new research. Key Takeaways: Various media outlets are
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