Children are animals, there’s no doubt about that! Then when you put one on a leash people say you’re taking things too far. What gives? In this article from Scary Mommy, Maria Guido gives a great case in favor of safety harnesses for children. If your kids are prone to running off and a lead works for you, use one!

If you’re still having trouble getting rid of your baby belly, you could have a condition known as diastasis recti. When your abs stretch to accommodate your growing baby while pregnancy, they can get overextended and separated. Exercises like crunches can actually make the condition worse. This article from She Knows offers some resources that can help you correct the

A recent study found that breastfeeding might help prevent jaw alignment issues that would otherwise require braces later in life. Children breastfed were much less likely to have an overbite or moderate to severe misalignment of their teeth, and nursing at least six months saw the risk decrease further. Read the full article here: Could breastfeeding help your baby avoid

The new Jurassic Park movie has inspired a plethora of unique and exotic baby names. Dinosaur names can be shortened to baby names, so Kronosaurus becomes “Kron,” and Tyrannosaurus becomes “Tyra.” Raptor, Anzu, Khaan, and Onyx are a few more. This article from She Knows offers a full list of ideas! Read the full article here: 24 Prehistoric names from

Having a baby is far from easy, and raising a newborn is harder still – but imagine doing it while undergoing chemotherapy! This incredible mom featured at the Badass Breastfeeder began cancer treatment soon after her son was born and was unable to breastfeed during the chemo, but she continued to pump all the while so she could breastfeed when

Looking for a fun way to cool off in the back yard this summer? Check out this tutorial for a water blob your kids will love! Take a trip to a hardware store for some thick plastic sheeting. Iron the plastic together around the sides and leave an opening for the hose. You can add extra security with a little

A mom’s day is never done. Even if you manage to accomplish all the tasks on your to-do list, you know you’ve got a fresh set of tasks ready to tackle tomorrow, and your baby will be with you practically every step of the way. When the opportunity for time alone presents itself, you take it! This great comic from

Newborn babies are incredible creatures. When they’re our own, we look at them in awe, amazed that we made them. When others share their babies with us, we get nostalgic for the days when our children were newborns, and maybe even consider having another. They grow so fast! Read the full article here: Why I truly don’t want to meet

Let’s be honest – your toddler is not really getting anything out of that trip to the museum, and your baby couldn’t care less about mommy-baby yoga. There are a lot of things we do for our children with their health and wellness in mind, but really we’re justifying them because we want to do them. This article from Scary

When you’re pregnant, your body is out of your control. It knows how to grow a child and your job is to make sure it’s able to do that the best it can. However, sometimes things happen during pregnancy that are less than desirable, and the lack of control can make for some seriously embarrassing moments! This entertaining article from