Baby and Kids

To tell some of our family and friends that we were expecting (back in 2008), I decided to do a fun little photo collage. I dragged my husband/daddy-to-be on our …

This is a breastfeeding story written by a dear friend and doula client of mine. She is one of the sweetest people I have been blessed to know and is …

Breastfeeding for 6 weeks after birth is a learning experience for both baby AND mother. Even if breastfeeding is going very well, everyone is learning a lot and getting used …

What is breastfeeding after birth like? Will baby know what to do? Will I know what to do? Here’s my story of breastfeeding after birth for the very first time. …

It is important to spend time preparing for breastfeeding. What’s the big deal? Can’t we just wing it? My answer is no and here’s why. Preparing for Breastfeeding My sister-in-law …

When I say this is the Best Playdough Recipe ever, I’m honestly not exaggerating. You will love it! I got it from a kids cooking book I’ve had since I …

This past weekend I was at my mom’s house because my Grandma Pat (her first name is actually Kathryn, and I have no idea why we call her Pat) was …

Today, while reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth, I had a revelation of sorts. I was reading the first half, the half that contains all the juicy birthing stories, and …

Benefits of a Moby Wrap Moby wraps are my favorite baby carrier for infants. They are excellent for holding babies and toddlers when you need your hands free for other …

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published The Burden of Suboptimal Breastfeeding in the United States: A Pediatric Cost Analysis in the journal Pediatrics. This study discovered that if 90% …