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Mommy Clashes: When Parenting Differences Come Between Friends

One mom is eager to share her knowledge about extended breastfeeding, only to learn that her friend has decided to use formula from Day 1. Another mom invests hours crafting homemade snacks from scratch, while her friend has no problem serving pre-packaged goodies. Another mom uses time-outs for discipline, while her friend uses spankings. » Read more

Alec Greven: How to Talk to Moms and Dads!

By Alec Greven, Author of How to Talk to Girls

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When Breast Isn’t Best: Questioning the Superiority of Breastfeeding

From the very beginning of pregnancy, women are surrounded by the message that “breast is best” and urged to breastfeed for at least six months, preferably a year. But in some cases breastfeeding is either impractical or impossible for the mother. » Read more

New Mom Exhaustion: Tips from ‘Been There, Done That’ Moms

Your newborn baby was up for most of the night, which means that you were up too. Now it’s morning, and the rest of the world is awake, but you’re so tired you can’t even remember how to make coffee. How are you going to make it through the day? » Read more

Placemat Purse

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How to Make Your Own Nursing Necklace

What is a nursing necklace? A nursing necklace is a necklace designed for breastfeeding babies to play with while mom nurses. Once your baby gets to be a few months old, you may have problems with her pulling your hair, scratching you or pinching you. Nursing necklaces are great for distracting your baby while she nurses. They aren’t just for breastfeeding babies either! Bottlefeeding babies like them too. » Read more

How to Make a Wrap Style Baby Sling

Make your own baby sling We added pockets to our baby wrap to make an easy, but practical baby sling. Follow the directions below to make your own. » Read more

Return to the Spirit of Mothers Day

By Patti Teel www.pattiteel.com Mother’s Day is a time for honoring and thanking our own mothers for giving us life, raising us and being a source of emotional support and love. It is that rare day to enjoy breakfast in bed, cards and flowers from our own children and husbands. But the original intent of Mother’s day is unknown to the general population. To the women who contributed to its inception, Mothers Day was much more than a recognition of individual mothers. » Read more

Mother's Day Brunch Menu

Mother's Day is the perfect time to celebrate mom with a delicious Sunday brunch. Let the kids help prepare the meal and it will be even more special. Add some fresh flowers to the table and mom will be wowed. Here is a selection of FoodFit recipes for a buffet that's sure to tantalize her taste buds: Mother's Day Brunch Menu   » Read more

Holiday Gift Guide for Moms

There’s probably no one in the house who’s busier – and more in need of a special gift– than mom. But what to get for the mom who has everything, or who at least claims she has everything For starters, you should focus on the treats that will make her feel wonderful as a person, irrespective of her role as a mom. So in other words, steer toward indulgences like spa services and stay away from the housework-type gifts like waffle irons, blenders, toasters, or vacuum cleaners. » Read more