Trouble Brewing: What It Really Means When Your Child Laughs in the Face of Discipline
The laughter of children is a beautiful thing. I love hearing my girls laughing and playing down the hall. But … Read More
Toddler TV Obsession: How to Handle Your Child When They are Glued to the Screen
As a kid and probably dating myself here, I remember we had cable TV when it was a relatively new … Read More
Swirled, Not Shaken: Is It Bad to Shake Breast Milk?
My friend Kat was getting ready to go to a day spa, her first ever escape as a new mom … Read More
Formula Feeding Guilt: What to Do When You’re Feeling Guilty About Not Breastfeeding
A few years ago, I got a message from my friend Tracy from college. I hadn’t talked to her in … Read More
Will Breastfeeding ruin My Body? Honest Answers for Mamas
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know I’m a huge advocate for breastfeeding. It has many … Read More
The 20 Most Awful Bits of Breastfeeding Advice and Why You Should Ignore Them
While my girls are now much bigger, I remember being given a bounty of advice when I was pregnant and … Read More
Wild Child: What to Do About Your Baby Banging Legs During Sleep
I don’t recall my eldest baby slamming her legs in sleep. What I do recall is that before bedtime, she’d … Read More
How to Care for Baby’s Greasy Hair: Tips for Mamas to Soothe the Slickness
Some babies come into the world with a full head of hair. Others are as bald as Vin Diesel. But … Read More
Is Breathing In Rubbing Alcohol While Pregnant Safe? What to Know!
I can’t say that I ever tried breathing in rubbing alcohol while pregnant. Once while I was not pregnant, I … Read More
Parent Better Without Yelling: Yes, There’s a Way!
Every mama has that moment. You know the one where you have asked no less than a dozen times for … Read More