Breastfeeding in public should be seen as a normal, natural thing, but there are still too many clueless among us. Recently mother Conner Kendall was breastfeeding in T.G.I. Friday’s and had her photo taken by a man without her knowledge. It was then posted on Facebook and Instagram, saying she...
Breastfeeding a baby is a huge commitment, and one mothers feel very strongly about. It’s not always easy, and it takes a lot out of you. Having a supportive partner by your side through it all is incredibly helpful, but sometimes they’re clueless as to what to do. These tips...
The old saying “it takes a village to raise a child” may seem a little old fashioned with all of our modern parenting conveniences, but it still rings true today. Though your baby is primarily raised in your home, his or her life will be influenced by your friends, family,...
Department stores are amazing places when you’re a parent. They have everything you could possibly need, all under one roof. When you’re craving an escape from the house, a short shopping trip could be just what you need. Inevitably you’ll run into a few other parents there thinking the same...
With all the splish-splashing and water love sure to happen this summer, oftentimes kids decide that fewer clothes is better, and who can blame them? Some parents are envious of their child’s ability to run wild, naked and free on the beach and encourage it, while others prefer to avoid...
While we can’t choose whether our babies are boys or girls, many mothers long for a child of a particular gender in order to share things that only they would understand. Men typically want boys they can be boys themselves with, and some women want girls in the hopes of...
When you become a mother you enter a sort of secret society that only other mothers are part of. You share stories and experiences only they can truly understand, and they offer you support and comfort while you learn the ropes. However, having childfree friends is just as important! Don’t...
Mothers all over the world are working hard to normalize breastfeeding in the face of harassment and the uninformed masses, so it’s extremely uplifting to see positive breastfeeding messages pop up in the media. Recently model Nicole Trunfio posed for the cover of Elle Australia, and subscribers of the magazine...
“Respect your elders” is a phrase often heard while growing up that as adults, most of us don’t give much thought to. Listening to the hardships of parenting past quickly gives you a new perspective on what it’s like having and raising a baby today. In this article at the...
For most women the pregnancy experience brings about a huge number of noticeable changes, the most obvious being the belly bump. However, not all women experience the same symptoms (some none at all!), and for overweight women especially the growing baby might not be totally obvious. About 1 in every...