You are the Parent. You Can Say Politely and Firmly Decline Unwanted Medical Treatment
“Oh, yeah, I refused that. And I’d let them weigh them, but with their clothes on, it’s cold in Montana.” I was talking with a friend about WIC appointments that we went to when my older kids were toddlers. WIC is food assistance for...5 Tips to Help The New Siblings Bond Without Jealousy
Last year at this time we were binging on Youtube videos of birth, breastfeeding, and crying babies. After having my first two babies 2 years apart, this 3rd tag-along came 5 years after, and I anticipated a more difficult transition, so I was trying to prepare them...Do you recognize the 5 very early signs of potty readiness in babies?
I was in an IEP meeting for my daughter, with my 10-month-old charming the socks off everyone in the room by smiling, giggling, and waving. He showed off his voice, showed off his ability to high-five, and then crawled around to the side of the copy...
Mamas, Your Baby Needs Skin to Skin Contact More than Anything After Birth
The very first moments after birth, when the baby is still attached to the mom by the umbilical cord, are a part of the birth process and important for both the mom and baby. In modern medicine, as soon as the baby is born and transitioning to breathing, mom and baby...
