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.
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As parents, we’re often on the lookout for opportunities to engage our children in meaningful and educational activities. One area where young children can thrive and learn valuable life skills is in the kitchen! Not only does involving children in cooking create a love for food and healthy eating habits, but it also teaches them essential skills like following directions,
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Going to the beach is a great way to get outside and enjoy the summer sun with your family, but with littles in tow, visiting the coast can be quite a production! We pulled together 6 of our favorite summer beach hacks, so you can focus on fun with your family and leave summer stress behind! Bring an Inflatable Pool
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Summer is right around the corner and at Latched Mama, we absolutely cannot wait for the warm weather, sunshine, and summer activities with our families! But as a mom, I know that all this summer fun can also be stressful when it comes to making sure our children enjoy their summer safely. The summer worry that causes me the most
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In this final part of our three-part series on schooling choices, we will explore the benefits of homeschooling your child. Homeschooling has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many parents opting for this route during the COVID-19 pandemic when traditional schools were unavailable. In this blog, we will discuss some of the reasons why parents choose to homeschool their
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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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We’ve all heard the expression “the dog days of summer,” those long, hot days when all you want to do is lie around and become one with the swimming pool. I’m here to propose that winter, too, has its “dog days!” The long, gloomy, frigid days as we inch slowly closer to spring tend to seem much longer than 24
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A week ago Saturday, my husband, son, and I came home to something no family ever wants to see: The window to our backdoor smashed in. Couch cushions tossed around the living room. Bags dumped out on the floor. Every cabinet, drawer, and closet open and ransacked. While we were at a baseball game that evening, someone–three someones, we came
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I rolled over for what felt like the millionth time, hoping a change in my position would help the pit in my stomach dissipate. There was something I knew I needed to do, but the thought of actually doing it made my anxiety level skyrocket. I needed to ask a friend a question—an incredibly important question. But I was scared. What
Read moreIn this helpful article from The Leaky Boob, Child Passenger Safety Technician Julie McCuen answers questions about keeping children safe while traveling. Julie cautions against breastfeeding while in the car, and she recommends having a plan in place to prevent baby from accidentally being left behind in the heat. She also offers some travel tips for taking your baby with
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