Breastfeeding in public can be a daunting prospect if you’re new to nursing, but please remember that you have the right to feed your baby wherever and whenever they’re hungry. I remember only too well how nervous I was when I first breastfed in public! In a society where 83.9% of mothers in the United…
Parenthood is one of the most beautiful stages of life. The arrival of a new baby can tip your world upside down in the loveliest of ways, but it’s also a big shift that can leave you and your partner buried in a mountain of diapers, sleepless nights, exhaustion (and sometimes resentment, if not handled…
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling a million things at once? Well, imagine this: you’re in the middle of an important work meeting, and suddenly, your phone buzzes. It’s your child’s school; they’re sick and need to be picked up. Sound familiar? Finding harmony between your career, family commitments, and motherhood can feel like…
Breast milk is often referred to as “liquid gold” due to its numerous health benefits for babies. However, sometimes breast milk can go bad and leave you wondering what to do with the spoiled milk. Or there may be occasions when it’s not expired, it’s just unusable like after taking certain medications or drinking over…
You’re exhausted yet hopeful, standing at the edge of sleep’s elusive frontier with your newborn. A false start bedtime can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces, leaving you questioning your approach. Let’s tackle this together, shall we? As a mother myself, I know that by understanding the roots of these disruptive sleep patterns and…
As a mom who’s navigated the breastfeeding journey twice, I know the worry that comes with hearing your baby make unexpected sounds during nursing. Both of my babies had episodes of clicking during breastfeeding – one due to tongue tie and the other because of laryngomalacia. Here’s what I want you to know: hearing a…
As the sun dips below the horizon, a familiar scene unfolds: the onset of the witching hour, when my little ones, like countless others, would suddenly be engulfed in inconsolable crying, seemingly without reason. As a mother of two, I’ve navigated this tumultuous period, where colicky babies and increased fussiness take center stage, leaving parents…
When you’re considering how to feed your little one, paced bottle feeding is a technique that’s worth knowing about – especially if you’re using expressed breastmilk/pumped milk or baby formula. Diving into motherhood not once, but twice, taught me a ton about feeding tiny humans. With one of my kids needing surgery for laryngomalacia, paced…
Are you pumping your milk to feed your baby? Maybe you are returning to work or breastfeeding just didn’t work out for you. Or maybe you are sharing the care of your baby and need your milk available to bottle feed your baby? Whatever your circumstance, this ‘How much expressed milk to feed baby calculator‘…
In today’s digital age, the challenge of genuinely connecting with our children amidst the distractions of screens and busy schedules is more significant than ever. This disconnect can hinder the development of strong family bonds and negatively impact a child’s emotional and social growth. The lack of quality time spent with family members can lead…