Category: News

Alternative Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Flowers and chocolate are totally cliché when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. Busy moms might appreciate something a little different. Lindsay Podolak at Scary Mommy has an entertaining list of ten things she’d much rather receive this year, and I bet many other moms will agree! When you’re busy...

How to deal with a plugged duct

While breastfeeding, you may develop an uncomfortable hard spot in your breast that can cause pain and soreness. This is likely a plugged duct, but luckily it’s not a cause for concern unless it develops into a bigger problem. The helpful moms at the La Leche League forums have some...

Take this survey to help other breastfeeding mothers

If you’re currently breastfeeding or have breastfed in the past, your experiences can help shed some light on the breastfeeding process. PhD candidate Jayme Cisco, a breastfeeding mother herself, created a breastfeeding survey. She wants to know who supported your decision to breastfeed, how long you did it for, and...

Trouble breastfeeding? Don’t give up!

Having trouble getting the hang of breastfeeding? Is breastfeeding uncomfortable, or maybe your baby’s hands get in the way and you’re ready to give up? These are some troubles reported by a mom at the La Leche League message board, and members shared some useful insight to help her out....

How much screen time is too much?

Our lives are full of technology. TV, video games, cell phones, computers, and tablets are commonplace and used by adults and kids alike, but how much screen time is too much? Current guidelines say screen time should be limited to two hours, but some consider that to be an unrealistic...

Your silly baby pictures could win you $500!

Do you delight at all the fun, goofy faces your baby makes? If your little bundle of joy makes you laugh and smile, consider sharing some snapshots in the #SillyFacesContest by The First Years on Facebook and Twitter – you could win $500! Voting will start on Feb. 22, and...