When it comes to mothering and the so-called “Mommy Wars,” the one debate that will seemingly never die is the one centered around breastfeeding. I’ve written extensively about breastfeeding in the past, and in my day job I work on finding accessible ways to educate pregnant women about breastfeeding, in the hopes that they’ll at least be open […]
I’ve said it a million times, but I’ll say it again: I love kids. But being stuck on a six-hour flight with a squalling toddler right behind me, killing my enjoyment of my millionth bag of peanuts and whatever crap movie is on, totally sucks. But is a screaming infant so annoying that I might […]
In today’s world of social media influence, people turn their attention towards influencers on these social media platforms for advice and general entertainment purposes. Social media has had a huge impact on our society. Influencers in specific niches deliver content to “influence” people. On today’s subject, we are going to be discussing parenting influencers, and […]
I was a freshman in college when I found myself Googling “can Vitamin C induce your period?” There had been some condom-less sex and, surprise surprise, worries over a late period. I wasn’t about to head to my university’s health care office, which offered a Band-Aid and some Tylenol for pretty much every malady. I […]
It’s back-to-school time for everybody from preschoolers to college students and you can’t throw a No. 2 pencil without hitting some advice on promoting academic success. Create routine! Eat properly! Get enough sleep! These are all well-intentioned suggestions we hear repeatedly. But I’m here to offer up one more nugget of educational guidance: Don’t get […]
My parents are still married. They just celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary. But when I saw them again it was separately, first one then the other. It had to be this way. Seeing both of them for the first time in over two years would have just been too much. See, I broke up with my […]
Developed over 100 years ago, the Montessori Method of learning and teaching focuses on children’s ability to initiate their own learning experiences. A house that aims to be Montessori-friendly has a mixture of materials and activities that will challenge kids physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially in order to create a well-rounded learner. Like what you […]
After your new baby is born, cleaned up, and ready to go home, you may find yourself losing some adrenaline and endorphins, which will get rid of the post-birth high you were riding on. The baby blues can kick in, and for 70% of women, symptoms arise within the first week. For example, you may […]
Does your baby sleep soundly through the night? If so, what did you do? Or maybe your kid doesn’t even sleep at all at night, and you are wondering what is it you are doing wrong? Well, whatever your situation might be, chances are you haven’t been doing anything right or wrong to deserve your […]
