Get Your Workout On With Kids in Tow
I used to feel trapped by parenting. My two kids were wrapped around my ankles 24/7, like a double-headed ball and chain. They put a serious cramp in my fitness routine. In the good old days, I used to jog.
Placenta Encapsulation
Moms of newborns are some of the toughest people on the planet. And for those who may doubt, here’s proof. After giving birth to the baby(ies) with whom she’s shared her entire body for over 9 months, a mother endures a
Banking on Cord Blood
When Jessica Hahn, 26, was just nine years old, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. While chemotherapy attacked her cancer, the treatment bankrupted her bone marrow. Umbilical cord blood from a donor re-placed her dying marrow
In Support of Breastfeeding
To breastfeed or to bottle feed? This is one of the most important and sometimes most difficult choices expectant mothers face. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for about the first 6 months of life without
Multiple Babies, Multiple Blessings: Tales from Twin and Triplet Moms
Life with twins or triplets: it is full of highs and lows, humor and tears, and a unique perspective on life with not one baby, but two or sometimes three or more. Each day with twins or triplets is non-stop.
Entering a New World of Language
You’ve carried him for nine-plus months, nursed him, changed him, fed him, and loved him. The first year of parenthood is time intensive and exhausting. So it would be nice if, after 18 months or so, he could at least
Choosing a Day Care that Works for Your Child and You
One of the toughest first decisions I had to make as a new parent-to-be was finding exceptional day care for my newborn. I had to go back to work six weeks after giving birth so I began my day care
Where Do I Start? Local Resources for Dads
As spring fades and summer is now upon us, not only does June represent the end of the school year and a few months’ vacation for our kiddos, but it’s also the month we celebrate dads. For all of the
Momsomnia: Helping Sleepless Supermoms Reclaim Rest
When Annie Krusznis gave birth seven years ago, she expected to sacrifice some sleep in the early months of parenthood. She rejoiced the first time her son Will slept through the night, thinking her sleep woes were over. She didn’t
Getting Centered: The Group Model for Maternal Health
Entering the world of parenthood means instantly facing a flood of choices and decisions. Whether it’s birthing location options, birthing style choices, or decisions on what type of prenatal care works best with your preferences and overall values, pregnancy can