Like so many others, I planned on exclusively breastfeeding when I was pregnant with my first child. I had seen my mom, aunts, cousins,...
Birthing Doulas are in demand. Their skills, while not medical, are a tremendous help to mothers. Hiring a doula saved my life. She was...
It is true; we are our children's first teachers. The beauty is they are our teachers. My son will be one at the end...
When should you get rid of the pacifier (perhaps with the help of a Paci Fairy)? A doctor once told us to wait until...
We are grateful to have had tons of children's books before our son arrived. Friends gave us books in addition to clothes and regular...
When I was on maternity leave, I barely did anything – I was a first time mom and definitely needed to get my bearings....
After the last few years, it feels like we’re all seeking connection more than ever before. And for new parents, that need is even...
This week (August 25 – August 31) marks the 10th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week!
Black Breastfeeding Week 2022: 10 Years, A New Foundation
I was fortunate...
The tale: "Breast is best"
It was my last day of maternity leave with my youngest, Annabelle, a feisty 4 month old who hated car...
I previously wrote about my experience breastfeeding through a pregnancy and tandem nursing my first and second children. At the time, I was entering...
When it comes to capturing moments, it's easy to post a picture on social media. But when it comes to capturing photos that do...
I am utterly speechless that there is a baby formula shortage in the richest and most powerful nation in the world. After two+ years...
My 4-year-old son’s love for truck books — books about trucks, tractors, buses and, really, anything that moves — appears to be a lasting...
I never thought how hard it would be navigating life with a COVID positive baby. But when my baby caught COVID, I learned quickly....
In + Around DC
Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Entertained in the...
If you've lived through even one DC summer, you get it: the humidity hits before 9 a.m., the playground equipment turns into a stovetop...
