Before I was the confident mother I am today, I was just a woman in her early 20s with a hair crisis.
My hair was falling out. It was damaged again, this time the worst ever from chemical straightening kits,...
Advanced Maternal Age
As an advanced maternal aged mother, Family Planning was an ongoing statement that I used so often during my pregnancy. Ironically, the term “advanced maternal age“ was new to me and I was curious as to why...
Our postpartum bodies vary as much as our postpartum minds, each a physical manifestation of our journey through motherhood. Some of us cherish these bodies, some of us despise them, but all have served as vessels that carried tiny...
Does Organic Really Matter?
There is a lot of hype and sometimes controversy about the word "organic." And though most people staunchly embrace or refuse the idea of organic living, there seems to be some confusion about what it means.
Before you...
Today we are excited to bring you a one day series focused on the joy and miracle of childbirth. As moms, we often stress about every little detail when it comes to our children, and that generally starts around...
Growing up, we didn’t go out to dinner very often, mostly because we couldn’t afford it. The times we went out were usually special occasions, and we were expected to behave and engage at dinner with the celebrated party....
Disclosure :: This is a sponsored post brought to you by SongBirthNola. We are excited to share it with you today because we first and foremost believe that EVERY birth should be celebrated but secondly because we love to...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
The Flu Shot: Why it’s Important for your Entire Family!
Did you know that 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for flu complications every year in the United States?...
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...
Dear Me,
I see you at the end of baby boy's first year in a great place with nursing. You surmounted all the early obstacles, you're way past that feeling of only being a boob, and it's a bonding experience...
Disclosure :: As parents some of us are sure of ourselves and others ... not so much. Generally, though, parents have plentiful opportunities to take classes. But what about grandparents? Things have changed in the past several decades, and we...
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...
Nature as Therapy for Families
Perhaps I am biased on the subject since I practically grew up outdoors, but this past month I realized just how badly kids and parents need nature adventures together. My sister was in charge of planning...
Every day, I fail as a parent.
Every day, I set expectations for myself I know I’ll never meet.
Every day, I yell at my children.
Every day, I am on my phone too much.
Every day, I forget something important I needed...