Smart parenting solutions for the busy moms of active families.
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Raising happy, healthy children isn’t always easy. But I believe that when moms get together and pool their knowledge it helps the entire community get better.
After nursing my first three babies with virtually no problems whatsoever, my fourth baby introduced me to the cruel, painful world of nipple confusion and cracked nipples. Herchel’s post on how to overcome nipple confusion using a nipple shield reminded me of how my daughter’s nipple confusion was caused by the shield! The good news…
Some baby gifts are adorable. Some baby gifts are useful. And after you’ve had one baby — or watched a friend survive those first newborn weeks — you learn very quickly which ones matter more. A huge box of wipes may not get the same “awww” at the baby shower as a tiny outfit, but…
You know how every time a storm comes through, the kids get a little wild? Are mine the only ones who seem to lose their minds when they are stuck inside the house for a couple of days? The weather this week trapped us at home, and I did not realize how much I rely…
If you’re preparing for a C-section or recovering right now, understanding what the first week actually looks like can help you avoid some of the mistakes many of us make. The Reality Nobody Prepares You For Before my first C-section, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what recovery would look like. A…
Do you know someone who is desperately in need of a c-section gift basket? Many first-time moms who learn they need to have a cesarean find out while in the middle of labor. Chances are a basket or package with practical c-section gifts will help more than you know. She will have just undergone major…