Feeling Burned Out Mom? Here’s What You Need Most

Feeling Burned Out Mom? Here’s What You Need Most

Being a mom is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and frustrated when dealing with tantrums, messes, and endless sleepless nights. However, it’s important to find ways to manage these feelings and move forward (without losing your mind). In this post,…

Why is Breastfeeding in Public [Still] so Controversial?

Why is Breastfeeding in Public [Still] so Controversial?

Breastfeeding, the most natural way of feeding a newborn, is still controversial in society. In our modern society, that is often much more open-minded, who is this? Despite its numerous health benefits for both mother and child, it continues to draw negative reactions from certain quarters. A trending Reddit thread has a lot of individuals…

7 Amazingly Gentle Postpartum Yoga Stretches For New Moms

7 Amazingly Gentle Postpartum Yoga Stretches For New Moms

After giving birth, new moms experience physical and emotional changes, ranging from sleep deprivation and mood swings to physical discomfort and pain. It’s all part of the roller coaster of motherhood as the body heals and life adjusts to a newborn baby.   Understandably, it becomes challenging to take care of a newborn and prioritize your…

The Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
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The Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding

Extended breastfeeding has been a topic of discussion for decades. The recommendation for breastfeeding was once 12 months, with many mothers following this recommendation and intentionally weaning their babies right around their first birthdays. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other notable U.S. organizations began recommending 2 years of breastfeeding in recent years for…

No Fancy Gifts: Here’s What Tired New Moms Truly Want for Mother’s Day

No Fancy Gifts: Here’s What Tired New Moms Truly Want for Mother’s Day

Being a mom of a newborn is one of the toughest jobs around. There’s no time off, and the baby needs near-constant attention. While the bond can feel magical, it can also elicit pure exhaustion from lack of sleep and personal space. One mom brings up what she’d love most of all: sleep on the…

Seriously, Moms Don’t Want Flowers for Mother’s Day

Seriously, Moms Don’t Want Flowers for Mother’s Day

Okay, maybe some do! But that’s not all… If you’re a mom, this story might sound familiar: A special day meant to celebrate you (think a birthday, Mother’s day, or Valentine’s day) turns into juggling a hundred activities to help your kids and partner “celebrate.” For example, my sister-in-law recently baked an elaborate cake to…