Your baby gets older each and every day. And every moment, you’re closer to reaching another milestone, another chance to show them the majesty of the world around us. And one of the benefits you can give your children is a true appreciation of flavor. Taste is one of the five senses, and one of the most delightful ones. Nothing

Potty training can be one of the more… interesting periods in the lives of children. But when is the best time to do it? When should you be introducing them to it? Every child is different, and it’s not like there’s a real guide to it. We’re getting ready to go through it for the third time, and it’s never gotten

Well, this is both enraging/inspiring. But first, let me set the scene – we’re in a Target, near the Starbucks/Pizza Hut/Snack Shack, with a nursing mother. New Connecticut mom Jessie Maher is with her baby, sitting in the cafe and minding her own business. She ends up nursing her baby, when a random stranger says to her, “Can’t you do that

Zoë Saldana is a phenomenal actress, starring in serious dramas and action flicks alike. She’s also the mother of two beautiful twins, Cy and Bowie. But her birthing experience was less of a magical experience, and more harrowing nightmare. Zoë explained her experience with Carolyn Robertson of babycenter Blog, sharing that, “The boys came at 32 weeks. They found protein in my

Selma Blair is a great actress, appearing in films such as Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions. But she’s also a mother – and single. She’s learned how that changes her mood and world – and she’s found the beauty in it. She recently went into detail about the whole situation following her split with fashion designer Jason Bleick in 2012, and how the situation

No matter what your opinion about birthing is, you have to recognize and respect a mother who will handle her own birth. That’s not something that gets seen every day. When it came time for Pediatrician Katie Doherty to give birth to her daughter Violet, she ultimately decided how she wanted to welcome her darling baby to the world. So, she decided

Being a mom is tough. And then you throw in the additional hardship of working on top of that? There’s only so much time in the day, and sleep becomes one of the things that gets sacrificed. Carolyn Robertson with babycenter Blog has shared her thoughts on the predicament, and her own experience rings true for any mother who’s working too. It

Seriously. Some of the “tips and tricks” that other people have for settling your children are just plain nuts. Seriously! They might be some of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever heard of in the world… and considering the number of bad ideas the world gives us on a regular basis? Lisa Fogarty with SheKnows took in some suggestions of the worst things to hear

Reading is one of the most important factors in the lives of young children. And I’m not the only one who feels that way – a group of mothers and teachers shared their opinions about it, and how they agree. They shared their thoughts, and it’s actually really sweet. “As a teacher, I can not stress enough the importance of reading

Remember being a kid, and not having to worry about anything over the course of summer? Wasn’t that just the best? But being a Mom means changing priorities. It means letting things go. And sometimes, this season can be stressful. Some mothers have been sharing stories of their surprisingly sad summers with babycenter Blog, and it’s heartbreaking. “Child care expenses over the