There are a lot of convenient items on the market that make caring for your baby easier, but most of them aren’t absolute necessities. You can get by with just the basics at first and add other things as you need them. However, there are a few items you’ll be thankful to have those first few days that deserve a

We know the law is on our side when it comes to breastfeeding, but that hasn’t stopped an overwhelming amount ignorance on the subject in the general population. It’s so nice to see stories like this one where restaurant managers do the right thing and standing up for breastfeeding mothers! Two mothers were breastfeeding in the Dairy Queen when a

Breastfeeding in public should be seen as a normal, natural thing, but there are still too many clueless among us. Recently mother Conner Kendall was breastfeeding in T.G.I. Friday’s and had her photo taken by a man without her knowledge. It was then posted on Facebook and Instagram, saying she should cover up. Kendall felt very hurt by the act,

Breastfeeding a baby is a huge commitment, and one mothers feel very strongly about. It’s not always easy, and it takes a lot out of you. Having a supportive partner by your side through it all is incredibly helpful, but sometimes they’re clueless as to what to do. These tips can help your partner help you. Making sure your needs

The old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” may seem a little old fashioned with all of our modern parenting conveniences, but it still rings true today. Though your baby is primarily raised in your home, his or her life will be influenced by your friends, family, and neighbors. Think about all of the people in your

Department stores are amazing places when you’re a parent. They have everything you could possibly need, all under one roof. When you’re craving an escape from the house, a short shopping trip could be just what you need. Inevitably you’ll run into a few other parents there thinking the same thing, and they tend to fall into a few different

With all the splish-splashing and water love sure to happen this summer, oftentimes kids decide that fewer clothes is better, and who can blame them? Some parents are envious of their child’s ability to run wild, naked and free on the beach and encourage it, while others prefer to avoid starting something they can’t stop. The topic of what age

While we can’t choose whether our babies are boys or girls, many mothers long for a child of a particular gender in order to share things that only they would understand. Men typically want boys they can be boys themselves with, and some women want girls in the hopes of someday sharing in the sacred mother-daughter rite where the daughter

When you become a mother you enter a sort of secret society that only other mothers are part of. You share stories and experiences only they can truly understand, and they offer you support and comfort while you learn the ropes. However, having childfree friends is just as important! Don’t let your mom friend bubble keep you from your friends