Amanda
I’ll Love You if Your Instagram Isn’t Pretty
The next time I feel the urge to post on Instagram, I solemnly swear NOT to move my children to the only clean corner of house for the sake of a Pinterest-worthy backdrop. I'll catch the moment right in the heart of the disassembled couch covered in dog hair.
What Do We Tell the Children When the World Is on Fire?
When the news of yet another senseless act of violence brings me to my knees, I take a deep breath and remind myself that I am NOT powerless in the face of this chaos, though it feels that way. As a parent, I am the most influential person in my children’s lives. I am their first teacher, their tour guide on this journey. It’s my job to sell this world to them, flaws as all.
Soothe Your Weary Nipples :: A Lactation Consultant Answers All Your Breastfeeding Questions
Breastfeeding didn’t come easily to me. I fretted about everything: Is she getting enough milk? Why is she nursing so often? Why does it hurt so much when everything I’ve read told me it shouldn’t hurt? Am I eating the right things? Are my boobs destined to look like missiles from now on? In a fit of defeat, I contacted a lactation consultant, and that decision made all the difference in the world.
In Defense of the Dance Mom :: Why I Love Living #DanceMom Life
I’m not going to fib -- in the beginning, I hid behind my Kindle with a latte and all but wore a sign proclaiming “I AM NOT ONE OF YOU. DON'T TALK TO ME." But three years in, and I have grown to look forward to Saturday mornings with my fellow dance moms. We look out for one another’s girls.
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Mom
Don’t get me wrong -- I love my children and relish the opportunity to spend our summers together. But filling their buckets is going to be difficult when my bucket is bone dry. And that’s why I have decided to create a summer bucket list for myself, full of those things that feed my soul in a way that makes it possible for me to be the best version of myself.
Tricks Learned by a Rookie Disney World Vacationer
In spite of my planning, there were a few tricks I learned during our maiden voyage to Lake Buena Vista to make the next trip even smoother.
When “Truck” Becomes a Four-Letter Word :: A Guide to Speech Sound Development
If you are still noticing many errors and your child isn't easily understood by the time his third birthday rolls around, it may be advisable to consult with a speech pathologist. Alternatively, if most people can understand your two year old at least half the time, he is probably doing just fine!