A mother who is frustrated at public perception and opinions that C-sections are the “easy way out,” posts a picture of her stomach after her C-section surgery and describes the painful process. The mother states that having a C-section is extremely painful, and is only made worse by the “fishing...
A light-hearted parenting article that summarizes 9 different outdoor activity ideas to keep children entertained. The author describes various conventional activities such as gardening, water fights, and chalking, to other, more unique ideas such as lemonade stands, nature walks and putting on a play. The author provides tips on how...
It is important for your baby to regain birth weight while being a newborn. You should wake up your baby every couple of hours in the night to ensure proper weight gain. Since babies can’t talk yet you need to listen for verbal cues for hunger. Crying is a popular...
Breastfeeding is much like any other skill in that for some, it may come natural, and for others, must be learned. The mother in this article developed mastitis, a sometimes fatal breast infection that can arise through nursing complications. She feels it is important to discuss breastfeeding and encourages new...
Is wanting your significant other to succeed really about him or her? Or is it about you? The passionate interest in their hobbies and appearance seems destructive – to see the least. Children couldn’t possibly bear the judgment of a fully grown adult. Simply: let them be. Let them be...
Leaving your children with a babysitter can be a stressful experience, especially if you do not know the person very well. However, one of the biggest problems with hiring a babysitter seems to be payment. How much is appropriate to pay someone who is in charge of your child while...
The woman in the article reflects on how every May new feelings of grief arise form the death of her older brother. She then begins to note how after she has her son her feelings of grief have changed. She constantly sees her brother in her child. She is also...
Pregnancy is a touchy subject all its own. It’s difficult to know exactly which subjects are welcome and taboo with each woman who is carrying a child. That being said, there are some definite ways to make most pregnant women angry very quickly. At the top of the list would...
A nurse writing for the website talks about the importance of being involved when you diaper your baby because good physical contact is important. The nurse lists 5 ways to make diapering a good experience with good contact, which is excellent for the baby. She recommends 1) keeping an organized...
Women often worry about their child bearing years because it is a finite number of years. It used to be that women in their twenties led the amount of new mothers, however that trend is now changing. Women in their thirties are now more often to have their first child....