Perhaps the one statistic that sums up everything else in the study, though, is that a whopping 85% of women in the study said that they don’t believe that our society understands or supports them as mothers. Let that sink in. The people who are birthing and raising the next generation of citizens and society-members don’t feel as though they’re seen or heard. Read More
This Mom’s Post About Making Sure We’re in Pictures Is Spot On
I want my kids to have plenty to lay their eyes on when they reflect on their childhood, and when they set out to remember who their Mom was. They may not have storied in their own memories the times that I crawled inside their box forts or let them give me a ‘makeover’, but if there are pictures to prove it, they may just get to know me a little better that day through them. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Maternity Clothes, Baby Products + More! 3/17 – 3/23
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features a few items for our soon to be mamas, new moms and of course some award-winning children’s books! Read More
Bed Rest During Pregnancy – How Does It Help?
We all know, pregnancy is not an easy thing to deal with. The thoughts of the upcoming baby, taking care of your health and making preparations can be stressful and exhausting. During these times, doctors recommend bed rest. Many people think bed rest is something to be alarmed about. However, Bed rest is completely normal during pregnancy. Read More
Tips To Lose Weight: How Real Moms Can Lose Weight After Pregnancy
With each of my three pregnancies, I gained over fifty pounds. Considering I have a petite, five foot tall frame, that was a fairly large amount of weight indeed. While nothing compares to the magic of having your babies growing inside you, it can still be difficult to watch all of that weight go on. Read More
Vices You Must Give Up In Pregnancy and Why
Most pregnant women know that drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking drugs while pregnant is a big no-no. However, despite official warnings from health agencies, a recent study found that some women are partaking in these no-no’s during pregnancy. Read More
Weekly Roundup: A Full Month of Award-Winning Products & Services 11/4 – 12/1
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is extra special because it features an entire month of award-winners! There’s tons of award-winning, family-friendly products and services for everyone ranging from toys, adult and children’s books and items for new moms! Read More
Study Shows That Pregnant Millennials Are More Depressed Than Their Mothers Were
Crystal Clark, a psychiatrist and assistant professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, suggests that the increase in young women experiencing depression during pregnancy could likely be because there are fewer women in their age group who have children. More and more women are starting families later in life, she said. Read More
I Don’t Think I’ll Ever “Just Know” I’m Done Having Kids
That being said, I always believed that, when we were done having kids, we would “just know”. After all, that’s what I’ve been told by numerous friends (not to mention my own mother!)– many of whom birthed their first or second child, and shortly after sent their husbands for the good ol’ snip snip. They “just knew”, and assured me that I would, too. They seemed to have this peace and finality that I always imagined I’d have. Read More
To All the Women that B!tch About Being Pregnant
Pregnancy is tough. I don’t need to tell anyone that, but I found myself complaining more often than not. So, to all you b!tchy pregnant women out there here’s some insight I’ve gained that might help you during your pregnancy. Read More