A new reflex has been identified in breastfeeding moms. It’s called Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) and happens when a mom experiences the “letting down” or release of milk that happens when she thinks of feeding her baby or anything that reminds her of nursing. Moms with D-MER experience feelings of sadness, anxiety and other negative emotions, sometimes quite severely,

This article talks about cord blood which is blood that contains stem cells. The article mentions that the only way to get blood from a human is to do it at birth. Furthermore the article continues to talk about all of the wonderful benefits of cord blood. lastly the article mentions that when cord blood is extracted people have the

This article is about a mom writing and asking questions to a “super alpha mom” about how to get her child off the pacifier and to be able to sleep without it. The writer of the blog responds to her and gives her tips on how to slowly take the baby off the pacifier in different ways. No Pacifier, No

Many people purchase a growth chart from a store but in actuality, one can create a growth chart that looks great by themselves. These growth charts can very easily be put together and all it takes is a very long board. With a bit of decoration, this item can also look terrific as it can be used daily to entice

Pumpkin carving has changed in recent years. There’s a lot of inspiration on the Internet and in children’s movies. This company has made pumpkin carving templates from children’s movies. With these you can put a pumpkin you are proud of on your doorstep this Halloween. Have your child pick a character from a movie, then go download it and start

Many people automatically assume that it is impossible to date with a toddler but in actuality, it is possible and it can be interesting. Children can even be brought to dates as they can provide a sense of family when together. The child even usually sleeps through the date which allows the parents to enjoy the night. How to: Date

Raising a newborn can be a daunting experience, but it can be less challenging when you read some practical tips about how to organize and maintain your life while tackling the challenge of raising a newborn. Learn how to organize your day when even taking a shower can be a hassle. What I’ve Learned So Far (10 Week Edition)

This looks like a super easy way to get a Photo series of you’re cute baby. I wish I would have seen this snippet years ago. It is a very cute and neat idea considering it can be hard to get good photos of you’re little ones. This makes it very easy as a parent to get the photos you

In this article a mother of an infant reflects on the positive aspects for both her and her daughter that have been caused by her daughter’s neediness and fussy nature. Through these hardships she was able to develop her daughter’s attachments by wearing her and co sleeping. One of the most important points she makes is that she knows her

Instilling money saving into you’re kids can pay off for them in the future. Helping them to Identify and be comfortable with taking care of their wants vs. needs is a great start. Teaching them to set small savings goals week to week so that it becomes second nature can set them up to become a great saver! 5 money