At the beginning of my breastfeeding experience, I would have rather hidden away at home than risk nursing in public. The thought of exposing even a centimeter of my breasts (or receiving the inevitable criticism) terrified me. For the mamas that are confident enough to nurse without fear, I applaud you. For the women that…
What if I told you that you can entertain your toddler and hone his learning skills all at the same time? I’m a big believer in hands-on interaction with kids. There’s no better teacher than mom or dad! But, sometimes…mom and dad need a break. Sometimes, toddlers get bored of the learning activities that his…
I like to tell my readers that it all started with a headache. A few years ago, I had a blazing headache at work. My coworker, a gruff, no-frills kind-of-guy, insisted that I add a dab of peppermint essential oil to my pulse points. I probably looked at him like he had grown two heads,…
Finding fantastic maternity outfits isn’t always easy. While popular retailers are finally rising to the occasion, many lines are overpriced or styled…weird. In the past, I’ve shopped at Amazon or discount retailers like Ross or Marshall’s. While it absolutely is possible to find great maternity outfits at these locations, it kind of feels like the…
You’ve dreamed about it a million times. After 9 long months, your baby bursts into the world. All of your fears, doubts, and worries about parenthood disappear and something just clicks. Bonding with your baby is as easy as breathing. …except, it didn’t happen. You know that you love your baby, but you just don’t…
Preparing for your postpartum recovery can be tricky. While the internet is loaded with postpartum care checklists and sitz bath tutorials, it can be hard to truly prepare for a messy, 6-week recovery time. Before I gave birth, I shifted between downplaying my postpartum recovery and dreading it. The idea of “taking it easy” for…