In early November, an ad by the maker’s of Motrin sparked outrage among moms who felt that the ad was insulting to babywearing moms. If you haven’t seen the video, you can view it here.
I’ll just say that I thought the ad was poorly done. Although I wasn’t as offended as some were, the ad [...]

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We have developed several holiday practices over the years to try and teach our children the non commercial meanings of Christmas, Yule, and Chanukah. This year, with the economy being shaky and our recent cross country move draining our piggy banks dry, we are trying even harder to focus on family time and experiences instead [...]

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Before I was a parent, December was a time of calm. There were a few office Christmas parties, and a little bit of shopping, but there was nothing frantic about it. We’d drive around to find the best light displays, go see a Christmas movie or two in the theatre, [...]

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One of my favorite parts of parenthood is watching a growing personality take form and shape.
Otter is growing daily into the person he will become. He is trying on attitudes and behaviors, and it is humorous to watch him keep and discard various attitudes. Ever the gooey love baby, he has started handing out open [...]

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My husband and I have been trying to figure out what to do for Thanksgiving this year. We’re feeling exhausted from work, house and garden projects, my mom moving to town. Having a big Thanksgiving event just seems like another project, one we wouldn’t necessarily feel thankful for.
When I was pregnant, Mike and I talked [...]

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I really believe in child led weaning when it comes to extended breastfeeding however I personally would not like to nurse past 3-years of age. I know that many women do with great success and that’s wonderful and I fully support that. I just know my limitations and 3 years of age is about the [...]

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The common question I hear from moms is how to get their child to eat and eat the right foods. The answer is complicated and every child is different but after having 2 children, I think I’ve seen a pattern of behavior when it comes to eating.
It makes me sad to think that some parents use food [...]

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“Is that a baby in your purse?”
The question startles me as I check out of the grocery store with my newborn daughter tucked close to my body in a baby sling. I glance up at the woman ringing up my purchases, who is looking at me with nothing but friendly interest.
“Well,” I stammer, “Yes, she [...]

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Oftentimes during my parenting journey, I’ve had to defend several of my choices.
“Yes, he’s still breastfeeding. He’s growing and happy, so it must be all he needs.”
“No, we believe it’s better if he sleeps with us.”
“Oh, the sling is easier for me than a stroller would be.”
Most of these statements and defenses had to be [...]

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I can’t count the number of times that someone has told me that I need to get out of the house without my son.  I’ve been told to get a regular babysitter or to put him in daycare, so that I can have time for myself.  While I agree that moms do need time to [...]

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