Parenting
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Do You Have a Case of “Mom Burnout”?
In the early days of having two children under two years old, I seriously didn’t know how I was going to handle it. One of my babies was always crying, and everyone in my home seemed to need me at the exact same time. I wish I’d known then that there’s actually a scientific term […]
5 Reasons Your Baby is Fighting Sleep and How to Fix It
As a new parent, there’s nothing quite as precious as a sleeping baby. However, getting your little one to sleep peacefully can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. If your baby is constantly fighting sleep, you’re not alone! Many parents face this challenge, and it can be both frustrating and exhausting. The good news is […]
Understanding the Blended Family: What Does it Take to Be an Amazing Step-Parent?
My stepdad is one of the most incredible people I’ve ever known. I often wonder how he could throw himself into his new role as a step-parent to a young toddler (me!) so willingly and lovingly. Taking on the parenting role for someone else’s child is no simple burden to bear. In my case, I […]
Nursing Newborns On the Go: Using Baby Carriers for Breastfeeding
We know you’re here to learn about using baby carriers for breastfeeding, but first let’s look at some stats! Did you know newborns’ average breastfeeding session lasts 20-30 minutes? And per the CDC, most infants nurse 8-12 times daily? Now, let’s do some math: If your baby nurses for 30 minutes, 10 times a day, […]
What to do with Breast Milk Instead of Dumping it: 22 Awesome Ideas
Have I ever mentioned how insane I was about my breast milk? I’m sure you’ll agree that hard-earned breast milk is the equivalent of liquid gold, and I treated it as such. I was that person who was bound and determined to use every last drop for SOMETHING and would quite literally cry over spilled […]
Pumping at Work: Tips for the Working Mama
When I first started thinking about the realities of having a baby, I often wondered how I would balance my dream of being a writer and researcher with my dream of having a child. Would I breastfeed during maternity leave and then have to stop? Would pumping at work even be an option? Basically, I […]
30+ Delicious & Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks for Nursing Mamas
In 2018, Forbes Magazine’s conservative estimate that breastfeeding mamas spend approximately 1,800 hours in a single year nursing their little ones floored pretty much everyone. That’s 1,800 hours you’re stuck under a nursing baby wishing you hadn’t forgotten to charge your phone or bring a bunch of breastfeeding snacks with you. Spending time bonding with […]
Your Guide to Creating the Perfect Breastfeeding Station
As a nursing mom, I sometimes felt like my days consisted of nothing more than whipping out my boobs for another feed. Then, once our little one was eating, I’d be stuck in the same position for long chunks of time until she’d gotten her fill (and let me tell you, she was an avid […]