10 Good Reasons to Breastfeed Past One Year

1. "Nursing makes the job of mothering easier, not harder." Norma Jean Bumgarner This has got to be one of my favorite reasons. Of course, it's so good for the child but also what mom...

My Journey To Loving Babywearing

I really believe 98% of parenting, especially in regards to babies, is intuition-based. As soon as a woman becomes pregnant her instincts kick in, telling her what foods to eat and how to “nest” to...

Safe and Ergonomic Babywearing 101

Important things to consider before you babywear. In order to wear your baby safely and comfortably, you’ll first need to choose the right carrier for you and your little one! Make sure you only shop...

World Prematurity Day and Kangaroo Care

The annual World Prematurity Day is observed on November 17. The World Health Organization (WHO), as well as numerous countries around the world continue to work to bring attention and change to the global challenge...

Simple and Natural Answers to Common Breastfeeding Questions

Rules and regulations have no place in the mother-baby relationship. Each mother and baby dyad is different and what works well for one mother and baby may not work well for another mother and baby....

The Importance of Child Play Time

The word “play” sounds like all fun and games, and of course it is in part, but scientific research also shows how important play and free time really is for all people. Children in particular...

Is There a Right Time For Baby no. 2?

As my daughter heads towards 19 months, my fertility in full swing, my age continuing to rise, I am thinking a lot about when to have our next child. In all honesty, I also feel...

Three Keys to Staying Present with Your Child

We all want to be more available, less distracted, more tuned in to our children. We know it helps them and it helps us. Being present is really at the heart of choosing parenting methods...

Get Outside and Get Happy

Kids NEED to get outside!It's a fact proven in many studies, and if you ask any parent they'll tell you the same. A dose of nature and fresh air is good for everyone, but children...