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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Breastfeeding Tips From a Breastfeeding Mom
If you’re reading here, you may be struggling with your first baby to latch or it’s been years since you’ve had a baby and need some ideas on what to try. I’m going to give advice on things that have helped me or experiences I’ve had. I have three kids and exclusively breastfed each of them. My first we went for 16 months, my second we went for 20 months, and my third we are still currently going strong at almost 9 months.
Judge Yourself
There is a huge problem with society today where people try to make other people's lives their business. Maybe this was caused by the media, or over sharing on social media, or even just plain human nature; but it needs to stop. This problem exists everywhere but the worst one by far has got to be mom shaming.
Heather MasonPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesNot the Mama
I was a stepdaughter twice, courtesy of my father who kept rushing to get married and apparently had a problem with being single and alone for long periods of time. Being a stepdaughter under the third wife was problematic. It was the same with the next stepmother, but eventually, our relationship became better. Dad and my stepmothers have now passed on. From the perspective of a stepchild, I think any woman who plans on marrying a man with kids should consider some things.
Hillari HunterPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesThe Birth of a Human
We've all heard that parenthood will change your life and that you fall in love with the little person you created (or adopted), the moment you see them for the first time.
3 Things Parents Don't Understand About Their Millennial Offspring
1. The Power of Passion Ever asked your Millennial, “Why don’t you just get a solid 9–5 with health care and a 401K? Ever thought about working for the state? They have great benefits.”
Amanda TynanPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesLife with a Toddler
Life with a toddler: is it as hard as people make it seem or is it a walk in the park? Before I get into this, I just want to say that all the parents out here in the world are all amazing and are doing a great job raising some amazing children with good souls and hopefully respectable soon-to-be adults. As well as everything that I’m writing may or may not be how everyone else sees it and I also may have some mom and dads who don’t agree with me on some of the things I wrote and that is OK, this is just me speaking my mind and how I witness it as I have a three-year-old boy.
A Letter to My Little Sisters
To the three most important girls in my life, Look, girls, I know I'm still young myself but your big sister has seen enough of this big bad world to be able to give you some advice. Please read carefully and although it may not all be applicable to you, keep it in mind anyway.
Carly McCulloughPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesStop Shaming Me for Being a Stay-At-Home Mom
I’m a stay-at-home mom, and recently I was at a small family get together when someone said, “Women need a career to hold on to.” I turned to my husband and sarcastically said, “I’m happy holding on to your career.”
Jessica RowePublished 6 years ago in Families5 Ways to Curb Boredom When You're Stuck at Home with a Newborn
I've been a mother for a whopping six weeks and let me tell you...sometimes I get a little bored! I love my little bundle of joy to the moon and back, but nobody ever told me how to entertain myself when he was sleeping...well, they DID give me some suggestions, but who has the desire to clean the house for six weeks straight? Not me! And I can only take so many naps in one day. In order to keep my sanity while being cooped up inside all day every day, I had to find other ways to entertain myself in the house while on maternity leave.
Ashleigh RileyPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesLife of a Stay at Home Wife and Mother
As a stay at home wife and mother of a three-year-old, I can tell you that it is the most rewarding experience of my life. I love being able to take care of my daughter and be at home to have dinner ready for my husband every night. Although I love every aspect of it, it is anything but glamorous.
R WilliamsPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesToxic Family
It seems nowadays many of us have issues with our family members that either force us to walk on egg shells around them or avoid them entirely. We prefer to skip out on holiday gatherings and screen our relative’s phone calls and texts like they're bill collectors. There are some people who can’t be around their family without experiencing a strong sense of anxiety and others whose relatives are a major cause of their depression. Perhaps they have a father whose substance abuse made growing up more difficult than need be, a sibling who bullied them to the point where they have developed self-esteem issues, or an overly critical and emotionally detached mother who makes them feel worthless and unloved. Question is, how do you handle it and do what is best for you?
EJ ShannonPublished 6 years ago in FamiliesLife of a Practically Single Mom
I was only 16 when I found out I was pregnant. I’d been dating the person who I thought was the love of my life for almost a year and he was going to basic for the Army National Guard. It was rough finishing school when his sisters had told everyone the news. I finished my sophomore year and tried to tough the summer out being pregnant by myself.
Just a mom Doing her bestPublished 6 years ago in Families