Finding out your baby is anything less than perfect is scary. Some children require medical attention from a young age to correct issues before they become a bigger problem down the road. One young couple has made the best of their child’s need for an eyepatch by turning it into a new work of art every day! Layla has become

We all want what’s best for our kids and try to raise them “the right way.” There are many domestic roles to fill once you become a parent, and it’s easy to feel like you’re in competition with other parents who seem to have everything together. Surprisingly, a recent survey showed that Millennial dads are actually more likely than Millennial

Parenting is an incredible journey full of fun and frustration. There are as many ways to parent as there are parents themselves. Yet knowing that, quick parenting judgments and comparisons are made constantly. Luckily that doesn’t mean you have to listen to them! In this refreshing article at Scary Mommy, Patti Ford explains what it’s like to be considered a

There are a variety of breast pumps available on the market, and for a new mom looking to get started in breastfeeding, choosing one can be an overwhelming decision to make! These tips will help you get started. First you need to figure out your personal pumping needs. If you express milk easily the type of pump you get might

Your tiny little baby grows so fast, before you know it you’re picking out adorable baby-sized spoons and first solid foods. The transition to solids can be a bumpy ride, but these tips from Scary Mommy can help! First, cover anything you don’t want baby food to get spilled (flung, smeared, etc.) on, like the floor and the walls. Make

When other moms find out you’re pregnant, it’s like a little switch flips in their brain and they have to tell you everything they know on the subject to prepare you for the journey ahead. While you can never truly prepare, there are a few things you’re bound to experience that other mothers know quite well. For one, your belly

Your breast pump is a very important piece of equipment. For the times you can’t be there to breastfeed your baby directly, your pump ensures your baby always has breastmilk. Your breast pump comes with a lot of parts that need to be washed daily, but it’s really pretty easy. You don’t have to wash your pump after each use.

We all hate something about our bodies, and every person you think is better off than you has imperfections they wish they could change. Summer is swimsuit season, but don’t get discouraged if your body isn’t “bikini ready.” Get in the pool and enjoy yourself! In this inspiring article from Scary Mommy, Rachel Garlinghouse shares how she is able to

Bringing a baby into this world might be the most difficult thing you ever do. Everyone you talk to will have advice for you, but there are a lot of myths surrounding childbirth that need to be debunked. For example, a lot of people believe that once your water breaks it’s a sign labor has begun. Actually, your water could

Parenting is a stressful, time-consuming job that is entirely paid for in cuddles, kisses, and baby smiles that eventually morph into the person who chooses your nursing home (but best to not think about that now). Your time is precious, so the moments you have to yourself mean way more than they used to. It’s 100 percent okay to be