In the beginning (the beginning before the beginning), breastfeeding is a holy thing. A sweet, perfect ideal. We're talking Madonnas with halos, black and white photography with blurred edges. It is cast in gold with amber glowing light. It's "best...
After breastfeeding my first son for 14 months, I was pretty sure I'd mastered the whole breastfeeding gig. Plugged ducts? Bad latches? Pumping? Teeth? Check, check, check, check. I was a pro. Ha. My younger son is going on 22 months...
I've always been a fan of Alyssa Milano. She's a great actress, she's definitely the best host "Project Runway: All Stars" has ever had, and she has a fantastic line of NFL apparel for women. But after her recent...
My daughter was just 8 weeks old when I returned to work. Having already been through the transition from maternity leave to day care with my 3-year-old son, I knew what to expect. What I was much less prepared...
Before we get started, it seems important to mention that I’m in no way a medical professional — I’m just your average mom who’s tried a lot of things to keep my supply up while working full time. Anything...
A few weeks ago my son turned 4 months old. A day later, I started a new job — and I entered a new stage of motherhood that centers around pumping. I should say that from the outset, my...
As we count down the weeks until baby number two joins us, my husband and I have been reminiscing about the newborn days. You know, that cute, squishy phase where all they do is eat, sleep, poop, pee, repeat? No toys,...
A few days after I moved to Massachusetts, my in-laws brought my 6-month-old son and me into Boston to play tourist in our new city. As is the case with many babies, my son needed to nurse several times throughout...
In my journey to motherhood, I first had to let go of the ideal of getting pregnant “naturally” through a beautiful and romantic interaction with the love of my life. You marry another woman, that’s part of the deal. Doing...
I recently went to buy baby gifts for a dear friend who is due with her first baby. While I wistfully passed by rows of cute baby blankets, clothes, and toys, I restrained myself to get the good stuff...
Trying to feed our kids healthy foods is a conversation that never seems to end — in my family, with our pediatrician, with our friends. I have found myself having many, many conversations through the years about ensuring my kids are eating...
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Note: This week is National Breastfeeding Week. We celebrate, support, and honor all ways moms choose to feed and nourish their children. I remember the day I opened my breast pump. I was a couple of weeks into the New...
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April Fools’ Day Ideas — Pranks, Tricks, and Jokes to Play...

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There is one holiday that reigns supreme as the original day of practical jokes, and it's the perfect opportunity for family fun — April...