Spit-up On My Shoulder

I love the magazine American Baby, but, like with many magazines, I’m often shocked by the prices on the clothes they feature. One picture in the August 2008 issue showed an adorable girl I would guess is around 14 months old. She’s wearing a top and skirt and cute socks. The cost [...]

Here’s another great article from Rick and Jan Hanson at Nurture Mom. Rick and Jan are the authors of Mother Nurture: A Mother’s Guide to Health in Body, Mind, and Intimate Relationships.
Asking for Empathy
Q: My husband’s good at solving problems, but I wish he listened better when I want to share how I’m feeling [...]

From MomsRising.org:
Unlike the rest of the world, the United States doesn’t (yet!) have Paid Family and Medical Leave for all new mothers (which is paid time off after the birth of a baby). Without this kind of policy in place, situations like Selena’s, who gave birth on Thursday and was back at her desk [...]

Great article in the July 2008 issue of Parenting on why moms are at risk for eating disorders. If you have body issues or perfectionistic tendencies before becoming a mother, the pressure to be the “perfect mom” can push you into an eating disorder. Like postpartum depression, it can be an illness that [...]