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Becoming a Big Sister or Brother
- December 15, 2014
I was asked by a newer mom how to handle the reaction and transition of the elder sibling when her new baby would be born. Since I have done this twice now with little upset to the elder sibling, I … read more
Pregnancy: Doulas Don’t Just Give Back Massages
- August 21, 2014
I used to think that doulas were an upper class luxury. I thought their main purpose was to be available to massage a laboring woman’s lower back, at a ridiculously high price. I was very wrong. After giving birth to … read more
Things No One Tells You about Childbirth
- August 12, 2014
Congratulations – you’re expecting! As a first time mom, you’ve probably already taken, or are planning to take, a whole roster of classes that range from Birthing to Infant CPR to Breastfeeding. While no class will fully prepare you for … read more
Etiquette 101: Visiting New Parents
- August 8, 2014
When visiting new parents, we think to bring flowers, balloons — perhaps a little outfit and a stuffed animal for baby, too. All thoughtful gestures, but as a new mom who’s had her share of visitors recently, I want to … read more
Motherhood and Sanity
- May 7, 2014
How do new mothers stay sane? I find myself asking friends and random people at the park or grocery store this question all the time, as they juggle multiple children, careers and errands all while making it look completely effortless. … read more
Don’t Believe All Parenting Tips!
- May 5, 2014
It seems like every week my wife comes home with a new parenting plan that she’s read online or from one of her magazine subscriptions. Sometimes I just can’t keep up with her. She must read it all while waiting … read more
Our Parents Weren’t That Bad After All
- May 2, 2014
It’s ironic because I always hear parents talking about how they want the best for their children and want to provide them with more opportunities than they had as a child. They often go to the opposite extreme of how … read more
“Must Have” Baby Gear – Not
- March 28, 2014
I always hated that statement. Must have. Because let us all be honest here, there really is not a whole lot that is a “must have.” The lists all the baby suspestores give you are ridiculous. You absolutely do not … read more
Cradle Cap Blues
- March 26, 2014
I remember before my kids were born I spent many hours dreaming of their appearance. Would their eyes be blue, brown, or green? Would we have a red head? None of my visions ever included cradle cap. To be honest, … read more
The Anti Diaper Bag
- February 26, 2014
With my first child, I had the twenty pound diaper bag, I had enough diapers, wipes, clothes, extra pacifiers, and toys for at least three kids. Looking back it was slightly laughable. Okay, it was really laughable. It was ridiculous. … read more
