Amanda Bensabat

Several weeks ago, I suffered my first miscarriage. I was 5 weeks and one day pregnant. It was devastating and heartbreaking and although I am writing this post, it is immensely difficult to articulate my thoughts....

Never in my life have I had to be as strong for another person as being a mother requires. I have certainly had my share of trials and tribulations, but I mean it in the...

Dear Twenty-Year-Old Me: Slow Down and Let Go I know, I know, our favorite quip is "I have zero regrets," but trust me that will not always be true. Not in the way you think. You...

I always knew I would breastfeed my babies. It was not something I gave much thought to because it was as natural to me as the decision to want children. My parents divorced before...

Today on the blog we are thrilled to bring you a fun, lighthearted series in preparation for summer! It's starting to warm up, the days are longer, the kids are taking swim lessons and...

I think we can all agree that some holidays have gotten a little out of hand with the advent of Pinterest. Easter is no exception. When I was a kid, my basket was filled...

One year ago this past Wednesday, I had a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Goodness, that stills feels euphoric to say. I wrote about it three days later while the feelings were fresh. To...

I know here on the blog we focus a lot on our position as mothers. But I would like to stray for a moment and devote some attention to our partners. Do you remember the...

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post brought to you by Dr. Kevin Kirchner. As usual, we prefer to post about brands, companies and services that we have personally tried. Today Amanda writes about her...

Today on the blog – in conjunction with Touro Infirmary – we are absolutely thrilled to be opening a dialog about sleep through our “Rest Assured: You Are Not Alone” series. As moms we...

From as far back as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mother. Baby dolls were definitely my favorite toys. I am not sure I ever envisioned whether I would have all girls,...

For Thanksgiving this year, we headed to Orlando, Florida to visit my in laws for the holiday. I was one of those who swore that I would NEVER take my children to Disney World...

A History of My Weight Loss Struggles Weight has been a personal battle for as long as I can remember. As a very young child, I was thin. I developed asthma, which worsened as I...

Although I am absolutely grateful for the gifts my loved ones bestow upon me during the holidays, I have to admit that the sense of fulfillment comes not from being the recipient but rather...