As with many mothering topics, child birth can feel a little divisive at times. When mothers make different parenting decisions or differing situations lead to divergent choices, it can be hard for women to know how to find common...
I always saw myself as a career woman.
Getting a college education wasn't an option in our family; it was just what you did. My parents instilled in me to work hard, study hard, and start a solid career....
Let's be real. If you've never nursed a toddler (i.e. someone who can toddle/walk around), then you probably have a hard time wrapping your mind around the notion. As someone who has nursed two toddlers, I'm on the opposite...
I'm learning the best-laid menu plans for a kid may not work out the way I want them to.
As a fitness instructor, clean eating advocate and mom-to-be first-timer, I’m abiding by the dietary safety precautions and sacrifices during my...
While of course I love all my friends, whether or not they are parents, at this stage in life, I am extraordinarily grateful to my mom friends. I am very fortunate because in my real life, none of my...
Writer's Note :: I wrote this post at 4 weeks, 6 days postpartum. I thought I was adapting to life as a mom of 3 and no longer suffering from the anxious thoughts that plagued me in the early...
When I was asked to write about my experience with breastfeeding for National Breastfeeding Month, I only assumed that the reason I was being asked was because it was presumed that I had a wonderful experience. I seem to...
Wait, you're actually nursing them?
I'm lucky enough to have had success with a singleton who exclusively breastfed for a year. So when I found out I was having twins, I naturally assumed I could at least try to do...
When I was pregnant, I never planned to breastfeed. I don't really have any good reasons why, but it just wasn't on my radar. Perhaps it's because I was formula fed myself, or perhaps it's because I was insanely...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by The Parenting Center.
Creating Holiday and Family Rituals with Your Children
As holidays approach, the demands on families increase dramatically. But what children need from parents is time and attention, which may be in...
My darling girls,
I hope by the time you become mothers , things will be different.
I hope you don't have to defend your choice to breastfeed in public, to bottle feed from day one, stay at home, or go back...
One of the great joys of raising children is how often we find ourselves on the precipice of a new experience. New beginnings are a fairly regular part of life for children (and their parents) – a new school...
We are thrilled to introduce our community to nine new members of the New Orleans Moms Blog team. Each one is a dynamic, warm and inspiring New Orleans mom, and we can’t wait for you all to get to know...
If you've ever considered cloth diapering, you know there is a lot to consider. What type? What brand? What size? How many? How to clean? Thankfully there are several websites that provide excellent information. I recommend Green Mountain Diapers...