Motherhood is a timeless art, but like everything else, it evolves with society. Looking back, some parenting practices from the past are downright baffling! From opium to baby cages, here are 7 of the wildest facts about motherhood through history. Opium as a Soother For centuries, opium was considered safe for infants, used to treat everything from diarrhea to teething.
Read moreFrom squishy mud pies to finger painting masterpieces, sensory activities are not just fun; they’re also extremely beneficial for your child’s development. Let’s explore the proven benefits of sensory play, and why embracing the mess is one of the best things you can do for your little one’s growth. What is Sensory Play, Anyway? Sensory or “messy” play refers
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When it comes to parenthood, nothing quite prepares you for the challenges that may come your way. One of the most trying times for any parent is when their baby is suffering with colic. The relentless, constant crying, the sleepless nights, and the feeling of helplessness can be overwhelming. Having gone through this harrowing journey myself, I understand how tough
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As the holiday season approaches and our little ones reach their first big holiday season, the decision to stay home or travel to see loved ones becomes a difficult one. Being near family and continuing holiday traditions can seem so important as you begin your baby’s first journey through the holidays, but the idea of traveling during this busy time
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“Put that baby down or you’ll spoil him!” You’d be hard pressed to find a mom who hasn’t heard this well-meaning (?) rebuke at some point during her motherhood journey. But here’s the truth: it is impossible to spoil a baby. It has been shown that keeping your baby close, comforting him or her when they cry, and holding
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It can happen without warning: you’re dropping off your little one at daycare or Grandma’s house, and what is typically a seamless handoff suddenly explodes into a teary spectacle as you pry their little hands off your body. What Is It? What happened?! Well, most likely, your little one is beginning to experience the phenomenon of separation anxiety. Typically
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As a team of moms who have tackled potty training more times than we can count on two hands, when we say we’ve been there, trust us, we mean it! At first, it’s a bittersweet moment because it dawns on you that your little one is getting older, then it quickly can become frustrating because your child has accident after
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At Latched Mama, where we have Lactation Counselors on staff and willing to help, we get questions nearly every day from worried mamas who need breastfeeding support! We love helping these sweet mamas, and we often get questions related to these common breastfeeding myths. Not everything you hear about nursing your baby is true, and no matter how well-meaning, not
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If you’re newly postpartum or soon to be, I can almost guarantee your Google search history is or will be filled with questions about how to do this whole “mom thing.” From the color of your new baby’s poo to how many hours they should be sleeping, you’ll constantly be looking for answers and wondering what the heck you’re doing!
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Last week, an old friend of mine from college posted on social media about an experience she had taking her two little boys to the park. She let them run and play, and ordered some lunch while she watched them. They ran around the small lake nearby, laughing at the ducks swimming in the lake, and excitedly picking flowers along
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