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After months of breastfeeding around the clock and diligently trying to put her infant son to sleep in his bassinet, Toronto mom Kate Galt was bone-tired. Nothing was working anymore….
No parent will say parenting is easy. (If they do, they’re lying.) But they might say it’s the best job in the world, and hearing their child’s laughter or watching them skip through a puddle or walk across the stage earning the degree they’ve worked so hard for fills them with so much joy and […]
Adapted from Giving Birth with Confidence, 3rd Edition. Research supports the traditional practice of keeping parents and newborns together. Evidence shows that this is a key element of nature’s plan….
This week we turned our bedroom into a photography studio. I only have a handful of “real” photographs from my pregnancies (beyond the disembodied self-portraits of my belly that I’ve…
Dads play an important role and deserve to know how cherished they are. Father’s Day will be here before we know it, now is the perfect time to prepare something special for the amazing guy(s) in your kiddo’s life with a sweet Father’s Day craft. If your child’s dad is anything like my kids’ father, […]
Did you know that Disney World is home to more than 200 restaurants? The resort is home to quick-service dining, table-service dining, and everything in between. A range of dining types is also available, like Disney character dining. What Is Disney Character Dining? Character dining is a unique experience in Disney World, where you can […]
The road is often bumpy, painful, and exhausting for women who commit to breastfeeding their babies, so breastfeeding moms need support and care. Between cracked nipples, engorgement, and the endless hours devoted to the job, moms who breastfeed are put through the wringer. Now add a potty-training toddler who demands attention or a full-time job […]
Nesting Despite feeling whale-ish and slow and awkward, and despite not even remembering the last full night’s sleep you got, many pregnant women get a burst of nervous energy in…
False Labor Can we talk about false labor? I’ve had it with false labor. I think false labor should shut up, curl up and die. And then set itself on…
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Childbirth can feel like heading into the great unknown. There are so many options, preferences, and expectations to consider. Birth positions, pain management, medical interventions, skin-to-skin, enemas, and the seemingly inevitable perineal tear. What if I have a 1st-degree perineal tear, 2nd-degree perineal tear, 3rd-degree perineal tear, or even a 4th-degree perineal tear? The most […]
Did you know that our past experiences can affect how we parent in the present? It seems quite obvious, but there are so many layers to this. I’ve learned a lot about this from Dr. Shefali Tsabary and today, we have the privilege of having her with us on our show. Who is Dr. Shefali? […]
One of the greatest challenges as a parent of toddlers and preschoolers is when they start skipping their naps. On the one hand, it might be nice to go to the zoo for the day or grab lunch with friends and not stress about getting home in time for that essential afternoon snooze. However, as […]
So. 34 weeks. Five more weeks to go. A little over a month. I’ve always found that reaching weeks 35 and 36 is a big mental milestone, as (depending on…
So. Does everyone have their Birth Plan written up yet? Have you typed it? Double-spaced it? Printed up back-up copies and filed one with the county courthouse and gotten one…
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A good way to master the right breastfeeding balance is to nurse when your baby seems hungry. Don’t wait for tears; by then, your little one may be uncomfortably hungry,…
November 17 is World Prematurity Day – a time to increase awareness of the challenges surrounding prematurity around the world. This year, the theme is, “Zero Separation – Act now! Keep parents…