Lorraine C. Ladish
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Florida, United States
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I Begged My Husband to Drink My Breast Milk
My baby was not the only human being to enjoy my breast milk. I also shared it with her father. But no, I was not in an adult breastfeeding relationship (also known as ABR, adult nursing relationship or ANR), which is a weird fetish when regular breastfeeding is a part of an adult relationship that may or may not include babies. I’m not into that. But yes, I did beg my husband to please please… → Read More
I Drank Beer While Pregnant
And 3 other things you'll probably judge me for, too → Read More
Guess What? It's Normal to Dream of Orgies While Pregnant
This mom had more wet dreams during her pregnancy than ever before → Read More
Sex After Baby? No Thanks
My doctor gave me the go-ahead but I still wasn't ready → Read More
Why I Feel So Guilty Each Time I Get Sick And Can't Work
I'm an artist, a dreamer, but I'm also a doer and a go-getter. I'm getting pretty good at working smarter rather than harder or longer. But I still have... → Read More
Lorraine C. Ladish
Lorraine C. Ladish, Founder & CEO of Viva Fifty Media & VivaFifty.com, a bilingual community that celebrates being 50+. Bilingual author of 17 books, writer, editor, speaker & social media maven. She lives in Sarasota, FL with her quirky blended family. → Read More
The Single Trait That Helps You Thrive At Any Age
I'm a 50+ woman who has a track record of setting and achieving goals. For example: writing and publishing books (I'm ecstatic to share that my next one ... → Read More
Children get older and I´m getting older too
It hit me this weekend when I saw a mom strap on a tool-belt-like diaper kit. I am no longer in the baby loop. And that´s ok. It´s time for me to start thinking about college applications while preventing my teens from getting tattoos they may regret! → Read More
5 Things your baby will appreciate when she grows up
On looking back at what I did and didn’t do with my babies, I have come to realize there are things they will always appreciate when they get older. → Read More
I wanted my baby to use a binky but she hated it
I really wanted my youngest to use a pacifier but she would have none of that! Here is how it all played out. → Read More
Lessons learned from mothers & children in Haiti
Haitian mothers and children are way more resilient than I or my children are. I learn something new from them every time I visit Haiti. → Read More
Let the baby´s father be a dad
If we don´t let the baby´s father do things his way, we are interfering with their relationship. Now I realize how important it is to let the father be a dad. → Read More
Best time to introduce baby to the pool
I am going to go out on a limb and say that the best time to introduce baby to the pool is when mami is ready! → Read More
5 Tips to raise a bicultural & bilingual baby
Raising bilingual and bicultural babies is a little different. No matter what your heritage is, there are some things you can do to make your children proud of their roots. → Read More
Making sure your baby loves herself when she grows up
As a woman who survived a severe eating disorder and suffered from poor self-image at a very young age, I wanted to make sure that my own daughters grew up with a strong sense of self. → Read More
In parenting, as in writing, show, don´t tell
As your babies grow up, realize that your actions will always have a stronger impact on them than your words. → Read More
Janet Jackson pregnant at nearly 50: is she being fair?
Janet Jackson is expecting a baby at almost 50. Is this fair for her child? There are pros and also cons to being an older mom. → Read More
Why I celebrate Mother´s day twice
When you belong to more than one culture you get to celebrate your special day twice. → Read More
6 Signs you are a definitely a Latina mom
All moms have in common that we want the best for our babies. But different cultures have to contend with different issues. If you do at least three of the following, I´m going to guess you are a Latina mom. → Read More
We should never stop reading parenting books
We should read parenting books all the way up until our children become parents themselves. Parenting challenges don´t stop after toddlerhood. → Read More