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Non Candy Halloween Treats

Halloween is certainly one of the most fun family holidays, but it is far from the healthiest. Trick-or-treating usually means your kids end up with gobs of candy. Over-indulging leads to unhealthy...

When to Buy Nursing Bras

You’re checking off your pre-baby to-do list right and left, using your last few weeks and months before your baby arrives to ensure everything is in place. It’s smart to prepare because life is tu...

The Best Nursing Tank Tops

You may have tucked your summer tank tops neatly away already but there’s one type of tank you’ll want to keep wearing all year long: nursing tanks! The best nursing tank tops are those that work s...

Thanksgiving Gratitude and Attitude

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to concentrate on “tude” with your children. When we say “tude” we’re referring to two major principles that are at the core of the Thanksgiving holiday and are cru...

Last Minute Reminders for Thanksgiving

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving you’ve probably been planning and prepping for the holiday all week. As a parent holiday hosting can be a lot to juggle before and during the gathering. We’ve put tog...

What is the difference between a maternity and nursing bra?

I would like to start by saying proper fit is vital when purchasing either a maternity or nursing bra.  Breast changes are happening before most women even know they are pregnant! Once your pre-pre...

Can I Pump Colostrum If My Baby Is Having Trouble Nursing?

I’m a mom-to-be and this will be my first time breastfeeding. What if my baby has trouble nursing in the beginning, can I pump my colostrum so my baby doesn’t miss any important nutrients? If your ...

The Dos and Don’ts of Baby Sleep Training

Baby sleep training is a hot topic among new parents.  Everyone is ready to get back to a full night’s sleep, however not everyone agrees on how to get there with baby.  Experts themselves have a w...

The Humor in Breastfeeding: Funny Facts about Breastfeeding

Sometimes you just have to laugh about motherhood.  Along with some challenging moments, it’s full of laugh-out-laugh blunders that even the best comedy writers couldn’t have penned.  Breastfeeding...

Chubby Babies: Natural Baby Fat or Overweight

Everyone loves to see a jolly chubby baby.  There is something about those rolls of fat on the legs, arms and chin that are irresistible.  For many babies, this is natural baby fat that will begin ...