Well, this is both enraging/inspiring. But first, let me set the scene – we’re in a Target, near the Starbucks/Pizza Hut/Snack Shack, with a nursing mother. New Connecticut mom Jessie Maher is with her baby, sitting in the cafe and minding her own business. She ends up nursing her baby, when...
Zoë Saldana is a phenomenal actress, starring in serious dramas and action flicks alike. She’s also the mother of two beautiful twins, Cy and Bowie. But her birthing experience was less of a magical experience, and more harrowing nightmare. Zoë explained her experience with Carolyn Robertson of babycenter Blog, sharing that, “The...
Selma Blair is a great actress, appearing in films such as Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions. But she’s also a mother – and single. She’s learned how that changes her mood and world – and she’s found the beauty in it. She recently went into detail about the whole situation following her split...
No matter what your opinion about birthing is, you have to recognize and respect a mother who will handle her own birth. That’s not something that gets seen every day. When it came time for Pediatrician Katie Doherty to give birth to her daughter Violet, she ultimately decided how she wanted to...
Being a mom is tough. And then you throw in the additional hardship of working on top of that? There’s only so much time in the day, and sleep becomes one of the things that gets sacrificed. Carolyn Robertson with babycenter Blog has shared her thoughts on the predicament, and her own...
Seriously. Some of the “tips and tricks” that other people have for settling your children are just plain nuts. Seriously! They might be some of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever heard of in the world… and considering the number of bad ideas the world gives us on a regular basis? Lisa Fogarty...
Reading is one of the most important factors in the lives of young children. And I’m not the only one who feels that way – a group of mothers and teachers shared their opinions about it, and how they agree. They shared their thoughts, and it’s actually really sweet. “As a...
Remember being a kid, and not having to worry about anything over the course of summer? Wasn’t that just the best? But being a Mom means changing priorities. It means letting things go. And sometimes, this season can be stressful. Some mothers have been sharing stories of their surprisingly sad...
Having a pregnancy go longer than expected can always be a surprising bit of stress to hit your life. But, if you find yourself dealing with that situation? There might be a little benefit that comes from it. A new study has been conducted by JAMA Pediatrics that has found a connection...
The world can be a difficult place, that can test us in unexpected ways. But sometimes, hope and love can survive that pain. Lauren Casper (who has her own blog here) just adopted a new daughter, but almost simultaneously? Her friend Sarah lost her newborn. Lauren shared… “I prepared my nursery for...