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How To Help A Sleep-Deprived Baby, Because Those Zs Are Essential
If you're a new parent, then you're likely sleep deprived. It's just one of the not-really-perks of brining a tiny human into the world. But, have you stopped to consider that if you aren't getting enough sleep to fully function, your baby may not b… → Read More
21 Unconventional Kids' Birthday Party Ideas That'll Make You The Coolest Mom On The Block
When it comes to throwing your kids birthday parties, you could run to the local party store, buy some licensed character decor and a piñata, and call it a day. But why would you when you have the wonder of Pinterest at your fingertips? Not to mentio → Read More
5 Things Your OB-GYN Wants You To Know When You're Past Your Due Date
No matter how intimidating labor and delivery can seem, no mom-to-be wants to go past her due date. Not only can the final weeks feel heavy and uncomfortable, but many moms-to-be have heard horror stories about long and difficult labors or C-sections → Read More
What Makes A Good Parent? Experts Weigh In
My number one goal – more than being highly regarded in my community or super successful in my career – is being a good parent to my children. I want them to grow up knowing that they are loved and supported, and feel that they receive valuable lesso → Read More
11 Last-Minute Mother's Day 2017 Gifts For Your Wife Who Deserves The Best, Despite Your Procrastination
Life gets busy and time slips by, which is why you may have only just realized that Mother's Day is right around the corner. Wait much longer and you might find yourself standing in front of a nearly empty greeting card display at the grocery store c → Read More
8 Breastsleeping Tips, Straight From Lactation Consultants
If you're a new mom, you'd probably kill for a few extra minutes of sleep. Who am I kidding? Minutes are nowhere near enough to battle the sheer exhaustion that comes from weeks of interrupted sleep. Many breastfeeding moms have learned to cope with … → Read More
4 Early Signs Your Child Will Be A Beta, Which Is Totally OK
Before there was terminology like "Alpha" and "Beta," there were simply leaders and followers. You have probably heard labels like this thrown around in workplace settings and in self-help books. The Alphas are the bosses; strong, good-looking, and v → Read More
Does Your Breast Milk Taste Different When You're Pregnant? Your Baby May Notice A Change
With the more moms practicing extended breastfeeding, it's highly likely that some of them will become pregnant again while they are still nursing. In fact, tandem breastfeeding, which is when you nurse two children of different ages at the same time → Read More
9 Workouts That Are Equivalent To Breastfeeding, So Stop Telling Moms It's "Easy"
You have probably heard that breastfeeding is a calorie-burner. Your body is working around the clock to create one-of-a-kind nourishment for your growing baby. But there are still people who will try to tell you breastfeeding is "easy." So next time… → Read More
How To Teach Your Baby To Be Independent
Most parents have been there. Your baby is sitting quietly with a toy, but the split second you step away from his line of sight, he starts crying. It's tough when your little one won't ever play alone. You have so much that needs to get accomplished → Read More
19 Etiquette Tips No One Ever Taught You, But You Should Know
It goes without saying that some of the traditional rules of etiquette are now considered obsolete or at the very least unnecessary. (When was the last time you saw someone other than a business traveler dressed up on an airplane?) But, with the chan → Read More
8 Habits That Make Your Kid Think You’re Not Cool (Even Though You Know You Are)
No matter what my kids say, they have the coolest mom, ever. You're looking at the mom who, 10 years ago, sat through High School Musical On Stage, even after learning that Zac Efron wouldn't be in attendance. Over the years, I've taken my kids to se → Read More
How To Tell If There's Alcohol In Your Breast Milk
Contrary to popular belief, nursing moms are not forbidden from having the occasional alcoholic beverage. In fact, you might not even have to "pump and dump" so long as enough time has gone by since your last drink. But that beds that question, how t → Read More
The One Chick-Fil-A Order To Induce Labor & Bring Baby Into The World
Here you are, 39 weeks pregnant, and you feel like you could pop at any moment. You're ready to meet your baby, and secretly hope that every twitch or cramp is a sign of labor. Although most moms-to-be deliver by their 40th week, some moms stay pregn… → Read More
Can Babies Smell? That Dirty Diaper Doesn't Just Affect You
Babies are born with incredible reflexes and senses. One of the most amazing experiences is watching a newborn do what is called the "breast crawl." This is when a baby is placed on the mother's abdomen, and using an innate crawling reflex, finds its → Read More
Should Breast Milk Be Yellow? Don't Freak Over The Color
If your baby has been feeding directly from your breast, you might be surprised by what your breast milk actually looks like. The first time a mom expresses her milk, it may not look at all like what she imagined. Lactation consultants and doctors ar → Read More
Is It OK If I Smoked Before I Knew I Was Pregnant?
You just got a positive pregnancy test, but instead of being stoked, you're worried because you haven't been living the healthiest lifestyle (ie: smoking, drinking, eating unhealthy foods.) One of the first questions many moms-to-be ask their OB-GYN → Read More
Does The No-Cry Sleep Solution Affect Your Kid Later In Life?
Parents everywhere agree on one thing: they need more sleep. You probably anticipated the lack of sleep during the newborn phase. But if it's been months and your baby is still waking up several times in the night, you may be considering some type of → Read More
7 Reasons Your Kid Gets A Better Night's Sleep When They Breastsleep
As a mom, you'll try just about anything to get a few extra minutes of sleep at night. But, have you thought that your baby might be getting tired of their long, weepy night wakings, as well? Some moms have found that their kid gets a better night's → Read More
Should I Use Milk Thistle To Increase My Supply?
Moms who struggle maintaining their milk supply will often turn to galactagogues, which are foods, herbs, or drugs that are thought to promote or increase the flow of breast milk. A big problem, however, is that the proposed efficacy of these galacta → Read More