Breastfeeding is an individual choice and experienced differently by different mothers. Some wean early, while others breastfeed for several years. Long term breastfeeding is sometimes controversial, and this article and comic from The Leaky Boob sarcastically addresses many common reasons why some people believe mothers continue to breastfeed their babies. Read the full article here: TLB Comics – Six Reasons
Read moreMaking a baby is a lot of hard work, and while those nine months will be up before you know it, it can seem like an arduous journey. There are plenty of lists that describe things you should do while you’re pregnant to make the most of it, but this entertaining list at Scary Mommy is the opposite. These are
Read moreAlmost all kids love sandboxes, no matter if it’s a handmade wooden box or a more modern plastic design like the classic turtle. If you happen to have one of the latter or can find one at a garage sale this summer, consider giving it a makeover with a fresh coat of paint. Your kids will love it! Read the
Read moreMothers are typically seen as supportive care-givers in realms outside of the parenthood bubble as well as in, and you might find yourself being approached for support and help after going through the experience of pregnancy and child rearing yourself. This great article from Hands Free Mama lists a number of uplifting, encouraging things you can tell to anyone who
Read moreIf you ask 10 different mothers how to be a good parent, you’ll get 12 different answers. Okay, my math might be a little off, but there are a lot of parenting styles out there and it can be frustrating when you just want to do things right. This article from Scary Mommy tells you exactly how to be the
Read moreDid you know that baby carriers aren’t just good for carrying babies, they also double as a nursing cover, baby clothes, and a shirt for mom! If you or your baby suffer from a wardrobe malfunction due to bodily fluids or other mishaps, babywearing can help you save face until you can get what you need! This article from BabyWearing
Read moreEven though breastfeeding is legally supported across most of the United States, much of the general public still hasn’t caught up with the law, and that has resulted in a lot of breastfeeding harassment. Nurse-ins are a way to raise awareness about breastfeeding laws and normalize the practice, but many people have misconceptions about nurse-ins as well. This article breaks
Read moreBreastfeeding is a primal part of motherhood, and the bond shared between mother and baby goes far beyond the milk. That’s what Chicago photographer Ivette Ivens has captured in her breastfeeding photography project featuring mothers breastfeeding toddlers in a variety of beautiful natural settings. See the photos and read the full article here: Photographer Ivette Ivens Explores Beauty Of Extended
Read moreYour baby is constantly experiencing firsts, and you’re probably keeping track of the big ones, like first steps, first words, and first tooth, but what about all the others? This entertaining article highlights 11 milestones that never made it into your baby book, and probably for good reason! Still, your baby’s first up-the-back blow-out is a major event you won’t
Read moreMany mothers want to have as natural a birth as possible, sometimes opting for a home birth with a water bath in their living room. Other mothers go to the hospital, but refuse pain medicine. Then there are moms who really don’t care, as long as the baby comes out! Rita Templeton was happy to receive epidurals during her labor
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