Tips for Moms

Parents Magazine recently published a snippet from the healthcare journal Pediatrics, and parents are going crazy. They summarized this article which states, Promoting breastfeeding as “natural” may be ethically problematic, and, even more troublingly, it may bolster this belief that “natural” approaches are presumptively healthier. This may ultimately challenge public health’s aims in other contexts, …

The faded second line was difficult to misinterpret: I was pregnant. I looked at my husband, who had the happiest, most sincere smile on his face… and I burst into tears. For most women, tears of joy are nothing out of the ordinary. But these tears were most definitely NOT happy. Here are some of …

I have three children: a 6 year old, 4 year old and an almost 5 month old. Usually by the third baby, you feel like an old pro, and know what’s in store with cluster feeding, growth spurts, changing poop color etc. One thing I had never experienced, and was not prepared for with this …

Ugh. I feel like I’m beating my head against a wall right now. My husband and I are getting feedback that our daughter’s writing needs improvement, but we haven’t been able to find a way to get her to practice that doesn’t resolve in wailing and gnashing of teeth. Until now! Check out these great …

It is starting to warm up here in the Northeast, and we are finally (FINALLY) heading into my beloved outdoor season! We have been cooped up for the majority of winter trying to avoid the dreaded stomach bugs and flu. Now it’s time to get outside and play! My kids love the playground, like all …

Do you know what an enema is? It’s basically a flush for your bum-hole. Its entire purpose is to drive the constipated crap out of your bowels by forcing water up in there when you aren’t able to excrete it yourself. It doesn’t sound pleasant at all, and it most definitely leaves you feeling unsexy …

Picky eaters have to be one of the biggest challenges of parenting. My gut instinct is to say, “Eat what I prepare or don’t eat,” right? However, I’ve learned that sometimes picky eating isn’t about a simple, willful refusal to try new or different foods. It can be anything from parent modeling, to a lack …

**I’d like to begin this post with an obvious disclaimer. As we know, all pregnancies are different and each mother has their own limits of tolerance with various symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you are feeling sick and for tips on how to survive morning sickness- they can help!** I am currently pregnant with …

Crafting is one of our favorite parts of the week. It’s such a refreshing pause in the midst of a crazy week. Plus, who doesn’t like to stretch their creativity and get a little messy thanks to craft time? This week, in preparation for the first day of spring – March 20th – my daughter and I …

As a mom, I find myself keeping track of dozens of things at any one given time with regards to my kids. When was her last wet diaper? When was the last time he ate a vegetable? How long has it been since he colored on the walls? And especially lately, how much sugar have …

My new baby is due towards the end of summer and we just found out it’s a boy! That makes 1 girl followed by 3 little brothers… it’s going to be a wild ride! From the older crew I’ve got quite a stash of treasured baby favorites, but this new little man will surely get a few …

Shopping Cart Safety: A Safer Solution for Baby with Safe-Dock This is a sponsored post.   When my babies were little, grocery shopping was always a challenge. Not only did I try to get in and out of the store in lightning speed before my baby created a scene but it was always so tricky …