Before you had kids, did you ever see children misbehaving or being obnoxious in public and shake your head, wondering why their parents didn’t teach them how to behave? I think most people do this, because until you have kids you don’t realize how uncontrollable they can be. This article by Annie Reneau at Scary Mommy features a great list
Read moreBreastfeeding mothers are fighting an ongoing battle for respect against society’s hypocrisy that says it’s okay to display sexuality, but it’s not okay to feed our children. Memes have been floating around the web that show sexy celebs paired with photos of breastfeeding moms to drive this point home, and Abby Theuring at The Badass Breastfeeder decided to take it
Read moreWhen you have young children, any amount of travel becomes an ordeal. Kids are noisy, messy, and sometimes uncontrollable. Forget plane trips, just going to the grocery store is a chaotic adventure! Luckily Jessica at The Leaky Boob has some great tips to help you through it. Start by dressing comfortably. When you’re carrying babies and bags and chasing toddlers,
Read moreTo men, women are full of mysteries and secrets. It’s as if we hold the keys to the wonders of nature and the universe between our thighs. We have the power to create and deliver new life (with a little bit of help from men). In this article from Scary Mommy, dad Mike Cruse finally admits what women have been
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 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 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 moreAs a parent you want what’s best for your children, and that includes feeding them a balanced diet full of all the nutrients they need to grow. Unfortunately many packaged foods meant for toddlers contain a lot of extra salt and sugar that greatly surpasses recommended amounts. A study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention brought this
Read morePostpartum depression plagues many mothers, some of whom may not show outward symptoms but instead suffer on the inside. There are a few disorders that fit under the umbrella term PPMI, or Postpartum Mental Illness, and not all of them have the same set of symptoms. Portage Babywearing’s campaign “No Flaws, Only Human” is raising awareness about these disorders. It’s
Read moreWhen you have a beautiful new child in your arms, their name has profound meaning. You chose the perfect name, one that will carry them through life. You envision their future. However, eventually you get used to the name and it no longer has that special quality. It becomes a way to get your child’s attention. How do you bring
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