When you find out you’re pregnant and you’re ready to tell people, you might feel excited and maybe a little nervous and apprehensive over what people might say. Unfortunately there are some very rude people in this world, and She Knows has an entertaining .gif article highlighting 20 rude responses...
Pregnancy hormones have an effect on your mind as well as your body, and that makes for some interesting stories to tell! This post at the Baby Center features confessions from moms about bodily functions, food binges, and emotional outbursts you’ll surely relate to! My favorite was from a woman...
Getting up in the middle of the night to feed your baby is part of being a mother, but a lot of things go through your head during this time. Maybe you think about the future, or perhaps the past. Maybe you ponder the workings of the universe, or what...
Bath time for baby is more than just an exercise in getting clean like it is for adults. It’s a sensory and learning experience for your child. This post at the Baby Center blog features six ideas for bath time play you can try with your baby! Bath toys that...
No one likes feeling guilty. Sometimes we do or say things to our kids or friends and family that we regret. Often others will comfort us and tell us not to feel guilty and that everything is okay in an attempt to squash the negative feelings, but is that healthy?...
A breastfeeding mother recently posted at the La Leche League forum with a question about her 5 month post-partum hair loss, which apparently was “coming out by the handful.” She was upset and worried, even though others have told her it’s normal. Replies from other mothers assured her that yes,...
Recently a whole bunch of celebrities had their private photos leaked to the Internet as part of a hacker scandal, labeled with the hashtag #Celebgate. NickMom posed the question, “What photos would hackers find if they broke into moms’ phones?” The answers are adorable and funny, and I’m sure more...
How long you breastfeed is a personal decision, but if you’re not ready for weaning it can be a difficult transition if your baby decides it’s time. This mother posted at the La Leche League forums with concerns over her 21 month old refusing to nurse and how upsetting it...
Breast milk is some pretty amazing stuff. It’s the healthiest, best possible food to nourish your growing baby, but according to Google there are a lot of uses for mystical, magical breast milk. Jess Ullrich at Scary Mommy has an extremely entertaining post highlighting nine uses for breast milk you...
Pinterest is an incredibly useful website, and many of us probably spend far too much time building our pin boards and seeking inspiration. If our babies could use the site, what would they pin? This article at the Baby Center blog features a silly slideshow full of the thoughts and...