You can read every baby book and article you find, and you’re still likely to be surprised by some of the things you encounter during and after childbirth because almost nobody talks about them. Some of them are physical, some are mental, but they can shock or even terrify you no matter how prepared you feel. This eye-opening and informative
Read moreWhen you breastfeed your child, you’re engaging something deep and primal. The act promotes a strong psychological bond between you and your baby, and some weird things start to happen. Breastfeeding changes your thoughts and habits in an interesting (and sometimes stressful) way! In this entertaining and thoughtful post at Babble, mom Chaunie Bruisie shares 15 ways breastfeeding has affected
Read moreReading aloud to your young children not only promotes important bonding and strengthens your relationship with your kids, it also helps them develop important language skills and primes them for a life of learning. That means greater success in school (and life) down the road, since reading and literacy skills are a huge part of our culture. The fact is,
Read moreBreastfeeding could be a form of BDSM, and if it is, your baby is definitely the dominant one in the relationship. Think about it! Not only do you cater to your baby’s every demand, but he’s also happy to smack your face and kick you in the boob. This entertaining and still true to life article from Scary Mommy features
Read moreIt will probably be a long time before breastfeeding is publicly acceptable, but there are groups making great strides to get people talking about it. After partnering up with a group known as “Building a Breastfeeding Environment” or BaBE, a few students from St. Francis Xavier University put together this video parody of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.” Check
Read moreYour breastfeeding goals are very personal, and there is no right or wrong. Maybe you have no goals at all and simply enjoy the experience. Breast milk is incredibly nutritious, so if you do want your child to breastfeed as long as possible you’ll want to make sure your baby finds nursing to be a cozy, comfortable experience. This post
Read moreIf you’re a crafty mom and you enjoy DIY ideas, you probably have a stash of baby food jars you thought were too cute to throw out. Luckily there are a ton of fun and useful things you can do with them! This post from the Baby Center features twenty ways to re-use and re-purpose baby food jars in your
Read moreSometimes kids are picky eaters. What parent hasn’t put on some kind of show in order to get their child to eat their vegetables? Whether it’s the good old airplane spoon or adorable puppets or funny noises, you all have your own methods. But how can you be sure what they’re eating is balanced and nutritious? It’s not as difficult
Read moreBabywearing is a beautiful thing. It brings babies and their caregivers closer together, physically and psychologically. However, safety is a babywearing concern and you want to make sure you’re doing it correctly. Babywearing International has put out a great infographic featuring the ABCs of safe babywearing. The A stands for Airway to make sure your baby can breathe, with his
Read moreYour body changes a lot during pregnancy, and dealing with post-baby changes like weight gain can be extremely stressful – especially when it comes to putting on a bathing suit. Magazines like Sports Illustrated continue to push unrealistic expectations of beauty, but some companies are fighting back with campaigns that include women of all shapes and sizes. It’s about time!
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