6 Tips for Surviving Divorce
Did your vows mean the world to you? Are you sick of arguing with your husband over what seems to be nothing? Do you...
The Truth about Labor and Delivery: Everyone Poops
Pooping on the delivery table is good for your baby, so bear down and push... actually squeeze! Literally the biggest fear of new moms...
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It’s almost time for that Elf on the Shelf to fly back from the North Pole creating mischief in your home. Do you feel...
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Let me start off by saying when I was younger I wanted 5 kids, but I have two kids. Growing up with 3 siblings,...
What I’ve Learned From Loss
Grief, although a natural part of life, is a topic most people avoid. At least I used to, until my sister died. The words...
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Wedding Planning 101: How to Plan a Wedding of Your Dreams
So, you're diving into the whole wedding planning process, huh? It's a wild ride,...
Stretch Marks: Normalizing And Embracing Your Beautiful Body This Year
As a young girl, I grew up watching women quickly rearranging their swim skirts or pulling down their shirts so that their stretch marks...
THINGS I WILL TELL MY DAUGHTER EVERY DAY WITHOUT FEAR
There are dozens of blog posts spiraling virally through the realm of the social media world lately about things that we absolutely should and...
Facts About Your Period While Breastfeeding
One of the silver linings of being pregnant is a lack of your menstrual cycle. A lot of women are lucky to not have...
Sexy Halloween Costumes Based on Children’s Stories: Yay or Nay?
We all know that Halloween has changed from scary ghosts and creepy ghouls to candy and costumes. The modern day Halloween is very different from...
Maternity Leave vs ME-Ternity Leave: Its No Vacation
Its no secret that the United States maternity leave laws are some of the worst in the world. New mothers barely have time to...
Why I Did Redshirt My Child
Getting ready to send your baby to kindergarten is an emotional process for both the parents and the child. Many parents with summer or...
Childhood Attachment Disorders Are Creating A Mental Health Crisis
In today’s world of technology and computers it is no wonder the mental health crisis here in the United States is getting worse. Lack...
Active Moms Recovering After Baby: Cinch It
Congratulations! Whether this is your first baby or 5th, as an active mom, you surely deserve and need your down time with your new...
Celebrity Fitness Expert Brings You Yogalosophy
Meet the creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD Yogalosophy, Mandy Ingber. As popular as yoga is around the world, Yogalosophy is in a world of...
35 YEARS YOUNG: WHAT MY LIFE HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT TRUE...
Lately, my children have been telling me that I look beautiful. I have to admit, I take a moment – just a few seconds...
My Year With Postpartum Depression – How I Got Better
My journey with postpartum depression has been long, surprising, and transforming. You can read more about my story in parts 1, 2, and 3....
Breastfeeding: The First Weeks
You have made the decision to breastfeed your baby - great news! While this may not be what you want to hear, it is...
A Diaper Bag Checklist – From a 2 under 2 Mom
Registering for a fancy diaper bag might seem extravagant and silly while pregnant with your first child. Once that baby comes, you realize just...
POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: THE POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCE I WASN’T PREPARED FOR
Being pregnant for me was like being a kid in a candy store. Literally. I ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, because I...
Charitable Donations During A Pandemic: Here’s How To Make A Difference
Though shelter-in-place orders are slowly being lifted, non-profit organizations are still in need of charitable donations to help those most vulnerable.
While there are nurses,...
A Day in My Life Stefani
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered what a typical day in their life is like? We bet most of us have. We...
What You Need to Know if Your Child Has a Rare...
If your child was recently diagnosed with a rare disease, it may feel like you are alone, but there is a community of parents...
Can you breastfeed with implants? The Facts and Helpful Truth...
It is estimated that 4% of women have had breast implants, and the majority of those women have the procedure done prior to childbearing...
THE WOES OF A SAHM WITH A WORK-FROM-HOME-HUSBAND
I love being a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). I really do. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely have my struggles with it and it presents its...
32 Life Lessons I’ve Learned In 32 Incredible Years
A Birthday Girl's Reflections of Life Lessons on Motherhood, People, and Health
If someone were to hand me a list of outrageous events that...
Our Thouhts on the NFL Protest and Why You Should Be...
Last week, The NFL spoke to Americans and the world with a silent action that has rung loudly throughout stadiums, homes, dinner tables, and...
Why Black Breastfeeding Week Matters
Statistics show that black women initiate breastfeeding less than white women do, and that even those who do breastfeed stop sooner due in large...
My Real Life Breastfeeding Problem And How It Could Affect You
From the moment I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I had visions of rocking and nursing that baby for hours...
What I Learned About the Importance of Family Vacations
Family vacations are really important, but when your kids are young, let’s call them what they are: Business trips. Same work, different location. Despite...
8 Commonly Missed Signs of Diabetes in Children
Let's be honest. Kids are kids. They get into things, get sick, and then they get better. After going through this routine over and...
The Benefits of Free Cord Blood Banking
The business of staying healthy has become a billion dollar industry. From high cost prescriptions to elective cosmetic procedures, the range of available medical...
Embarking on the Surrogacy Process: 2 Different Souls, 1 Beautiful Mission
There are different reasons why individuals may choose the surrogacy process to grow their families. Nowadays, surrogacy is a popular option for couples and...
Dear Maya: A Letter from a First Time Mom to Their...
An open letter to my daughter about the first few weeks of her life, and my unexpected and difficult journey to becoming a mom.
Some Obvious And Not-So-Obvious Diet Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy
This is a guest post from dentist and author, Dr. Steven Freeman of Elite Smiles.
You brush three times a day. You floss each night....
Essential Baby Must-Haves: A Complete Newborn Ultimate Checklist
Are you an expectant parent looking for the essential items to add to your baby registry? Or perhaps a friend or family member in...
