Responding to The Case Against Breastfeeding
Much debate and wagging of fingers is a brewing amongst mom bloggers about Hannah Rosin’s Atlantic piece “The Case Against Breastfeeding.”
Is it Wrong to Openly Support Breastfeeding?
I’ve been completely enjoying the commenting on a recent post at PhDInParenting entitled “When to Give Up on Breastfeeding.” In her post, PhD explains her dismay at a post she read where a mom named Colleen gave advice that moms should switch to formula if after two weeks breastfeeding isn’t working for them.
PhD concludes her [...]
Happy 13th Month Birthday, Breastfed Baby D!
Hurrah, we made it past the year mark in breastfeeding! Here’s a shout out in our honor: a delicious rant by blogger Lauredhel at Hoyden About Town, and some wise words by lactation consultant Diane Wiessinger.
Pouch Carriers and the Peanut Shell: Sizing Comparisons and a Review
Is a pouch-style baby carrier a good investment? My review of the Peanut Shell pouch-type carrier includes sizing information and pro’s and con’s that can help make the decision between choices like the pouch, the ring sling, and the wrap.
How To Deal with Stranger Anxiety (and Over-Anxious Relatives!)
Fear of strangers is a very real aspect of “growing up” for babies and children, but coping with stranger anxiety means learning to avoid hurt feelings while also respecting a child’s needs. When a relative, especially a grandparent, comes to visit hoping to find open arms, you can help them to cooperate with this very real fear…
Attachment Parenting, Guilt, and Letting Children be Children
When adhering to and advocating for a a particular philosophy or style of parenting, such as Attachment Parenting, we tend to think that we “know it all.” As I made connections between Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin and the Sears family, I remembered that the initial goals of Attachment Parenting weren’t just about doing “right thing”…
Tummy Time Can Kiss My Patootie!
“Fulfilling your tummy time prescription” is difficult for many parents. Here’s one solution for tummy time I developed with an attachment parenting twist. He does not like this tummy torture, he does not like it, Sam I am!
The Careful Art of Balancing Time
The blog redesign is almost finished, finally. Of course I’m feeling guilty for having spent so much time with it over the this week. When I took this on last Saturday it was with so much excitement and enthusiasm! It’s so easy for me to brighten up at the new, especially when I have a [...]
