For a lot of moms, breastfeeding can be rough. Between the sore nipples and the leaky boobs, those first few months are often filled with pain and misery (and that’s on top of all the sleepless nights and constant diaper changes). And...
by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting
By Suzanne Davis
There is nothing better for my family than some serious outdoor time. The kind of togetherness that happens out under the sun and sky is the kind of togetherness that makes us... -
My toddler has diarrhea a lot. What could the problem be"
There are many causes of diarrhea, but three different issues tend to be to blame most often. The first is viral gastroenteritis, often called stomach flu, which is caused by viruses that... -
by Sara McGinnis posted in Pregnancy
Christa Couture, who has one leg, had a hard time picturing what maternity photos of herself would look like. Searching turned up endless images of women gently cradling their bumps, but none of moms-to-be... -
Just last year, my then seven-year-old son told me he was going to marry me when he grew up. Flash forward to present day and not only has this eight-year-old done an about-face on the whole marriage thing, but he doesn’t even seem to enjoy my... -
by Laura Falin posted in Parenting
Parenting can be hard.
All day long, you run around after children who have the stamina of endurance athletes. At night while you\'re trying to recover, you\'re often joined by one of those kids who was... -
by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy
To my soon-to-be-born son,
You weren\'t supposed to be here. I never thought I would have a son.
We found out we were pregnant with our fourth baby early in 2017. At our 20-week ultrasound, the... -
by Becky Vieira posted in Parenting
Before having a child I could spend hours shopping. Hours. I\'d grab a coffee and meander up and down each aisle. There was no diaper budget to contend with. No child bellowing in my ear just to hear the... -
by Melissa Willets posted in Pregnancy
Pregnancy hanger. It\'s like hunger, but on pregnancy hormones.
For those not acquainted with the feeling, imagine being starving, but for two people. And the second, smaller person needs food to grow... -
by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting
By Sarah Jones
I had devastating postpartum depression (PPD) with both my pregnancies. It took complete control of my thoughts and located my deepest, darkest insecurities and turned them into... -
Benjamin eked out ahead of Liam by just one (!) in the race for top boys? name in British Columbia last year, but Olivia solidly took first place over Emma. (How much you wanna bet Louis shows up in the country?s baby name lists for... -
by Becky Vieira posted in Parenting
My dear husband,
As soon as I open my mouth I know what?s about to come out. Frustration. Passive aggressive comments. A crappy attitude.
I know you don?t deserve it. But I can?t help myself.Â
At the end of... -
When I was pregnant with my daughter, my husband and I decided not to tell anyone we were having a girl. I cringed at the prospect of being inundated with pink frilly gifts. Inevitably, as soon as she was born, the onslaught of adorable dresses and... -
by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Parenting
By Jordan Lee Wilcox, Common Sense Media
My wife and I are avid users of technology. We shop online, we stream content to a myriad of devices in our home, and we have come to depend on... -
Being a new parent is hard, and when baby is around the 6-month mark, most parents are just begging for a break?even if it’s just a day or two. However, new mom and tennis star Serena Williams isn’t about that life. Seriously.
In a recent -
by Melissa Willets posted in Parenting
My first three children were born very close together.
So up until now, I never really knew any other way of doing things. My life was always about having at least two kids in diapers, balancing the... -
by Sabrina Garibian posted in Products
One car seat mistake that almost all parents make: they don\'t read the car seat manual.
There is so much to learn about using your child\'s car seat properly, and it is all addressed in the... -
Sometimes when you read a book, one indelible anecdote strikes you just right and sears its way into your brain.
Years ago, I experienced this reading Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel. While I recall it being an excellent book with insights on... -
by Lindsay Weiss posted in Life
We\'ve made this twice in two weeks; it\'s quickly become one of our favorites. It cooks up pretty quickly in the Instant Pot, which is part of the reason we adore it.
This is not a "soupy" chili -- it\'s... -