The children are sweating, you are sweating, even the houseplants are sweating.  Sweat less with these easy breezy dinner component ideas for a sweltering, volcanic family dinner night!   Frozen peas.  Have you eaten a frozen pea lately?  It’s a little frozen bite of heaven when it’s hot out.  My kids eat these by the truckload, and they’re peas!! Vegetables!!  Truly

Work, Sleep, Family, Fitness, or Friends.  Pick 3. That’s what they say. I’m here to offer an even tidier method to focusing on getting sh*t done with kids, and that method is what I like to call the One and a Half method.  Because to heckin heck with three! Three is two too many. So. Work, Sleep, Family, Fitness, or

From nursing a baby to nursing your ten year old’s scraped knee, let’s face it, moms are busy. Cooking and cleaning can be overwhelming when you have a full day of work, kids activities, and yourself to take care of. Today I am going to give you some simple mom hacks so you can not only feel good but get

Written by Candace Inge When you are pregnant and preparing to breastfeed, or even after your baby has arrived, you will hear so many breastfeeding terms thrown around and you may not know what they mean. That is okay, Mama! We are here to help! Below are some commonly used terms in the breastfeeding world and where you may find

Dearest Darlingest Mom Romper, God only knows what I’d be without you, dear mom romper.  You are the sunshine of my life.  When I’m at the playground with the kids, you are there, with your trusty, pockets and your firm, beautiful inability to ever cut into my waist as I bend down to help a child up from a fall,

Dear Mom Group, Roses are red, violets are blue, when I need some mom help, I love turning to you. Seriously, you’re the best.  When I was breastfeeding and pumping, you were there like a virtual cheerleading squad even on my darkest days.  When I needed help with my supply, you were there with wisdom and advice. When I needed

Written by Candace Inge Many of us at Latched Mama are birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and lactation consultants. Personally, as a birth and postpartum doula I understand the importance of having a good support system while giving birth and postpartum. Some women may be alone at birth for various reasons, so hiring a doula ensures the emotional and physical support

If you’re looking for a little pick-me-up, these women have some wise and witty words to get you through the next nursing session, the next day, and the next sleepless night. Screenshot on your phone to scroll back to when you need them! — “If we wear our nursing covers backwards like capes, then everyone can see we’re breastfeeding superheroes.”

If there’s one thing I know about motherhood and the Internet, it’s that the two pair up with snark so very, very easily.  Give a mom a blog and the next thing you know, there’s someone who wants to rip it to shreds. There are whole websites devoted to the stuff, and while it may be akin to an ice

Look in the mirror.  Or just look down. Look at your wonderful, amazing body. Nope, no self-sabotage allowed.  I don’t want to hear another word about how your middle has gotten bigger and your hips have gotten wider.  That’s not to say that these things aren’t happening, or haven’t happened. OH THEY HAVE, if you’re a gestational parent!  Hell, even