Breastfeeding is arguably one of the most natural things for your baby, so it comes as a surprise to many mothers (myself included) when things don't come so easily. Even though I had done a little reading and attended a La Leche League meeting with my first, I still experienced problems with nursing my little one. Cracked and painful nipples, milk supply, latch problems - you name it, and I … [Read more...]
Do Your Kids Keep Waking You Up? Here’s Why They Aren’t Sleeping Through
Finally, you've climbed into bed exhausted after a long day at work and are more than ready to get a good eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. However, no sooner have you nodded off but you're awoken by a ghostly shape hovering over your bed. Suddenly the apparition opens its mouth and says 'mommy can I have some juice'? No Individual Routine While experts suggest that school-aged kids … [Read more...]
Breast Friends: The Best Alternatives To Breastfeeding
It is recommended that you breastfeed. It’s the most natural way to feed your baby. Breastmilk is a complete food and contains all of the nutrients, hormones and disease-fighting compounds that your baby needs. Not all of these are present in formula milk. However, it is important to acknowledge that not every mother wants to breastfeed. Not every woman can breastfeed. Individuals with certain … [Read more...]
Register for the Sleep Success Summit & Master Your Sleep
Sleep affects every aspect of your life, particularly if you're a parent. If you're anything like me, much of your life revolves around trying to get little ones to sleep. Bedtime, naptime, fighting sleep, sleep regressions, wonder weeks. Where does it end? Don't even mention trying to get more sleep for me! Sleep is absolutely vital for everyone though, not just children.If you want to improve … [Read more...]
Nursing Pillow Showdown: Boppy vs My Breast Friend
This post contains affiliate links. All products were purchased by mean; opinions remain my own. From the minute I got pregnant, I knew I was going to breastfeed my baby (you can read about our nursing journey here!). I imagined looking into those sweet eyes as he drifted off to sleep; I imagined lovingly stroking his head as he gazed up at me; I imagined holding his as he slept peacefully. … [Read more...]
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