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Summer Tips For The New Nursing Mom

MommyNews — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:00:02 +0000

As a new mom you have a lot on your plate, especially dealing with being new to breastfeeding on top of being a new mom. Sometimes you may forget that you are still using your body to give to your child, just as you did when you were pregnant.

Here are some tips on . . . → Read More: Summer Tips For The New Nursing Mom

It’s OKAY To Cry – You Just Had A Baby!

MommyNews — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:21:24 +0000

Recently a new mom that I follow on Twitter was sharing her feelings of desperation. Now keep in mind her baby is just 3 days old and it was her first night home from the hospital. Of course she was tired, scared, emotional, teary eyed, etc – She JUST had a baby!

All to . . . → Read More: It’s OKAY To Cry – You Just Had A Baby!

Why Short Cat-Naps Are Not Good Enough

MommyNews — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:49:42 +0000

If your child’s naps are shorter than an hour and a half in length, you may have wondered if these brief naps provide enough rest for your little one. You might suspect that these catnaps aren’t meeting your child’s sleep needs – and you would be right. The science of sleep explains why a . . . → Read More: Why Short Cat-Naps Are Not Good Enough

Ask Judy

MommyNews — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:08:38 +0000

As a mom and advocate of breastfeeding I’m always looking out for great tips and ready to answer questions- So let me just open things up and say

ASK ME!

Really it’s okay- no question is ‘stupid’ and I welcome them. I also love to hear some great tips! So please take a moment . . . → Read More: Ask Judy

When Should I Start My Baby On Solids?

MommyNews — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:03:33 +0000

Reader Question

I could also use your advice on babies! This one is uncharted territory for me. My daughter is now 10.5 months. She basically hasn’t eaten solids yet. My boys both seemed “hungry” by 5.5 months and smoothly transitioned to solids and nursing. She doesn’t like solids and solids don’t like her (any . . . → Read More: When Should I Start My Baby On Solids?

When Your Child Needs A Nap But Won’t Take One

MommyNews — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:19:17 +0000

Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all twenty-four hours of a child’s day. Naps can improve a child’s mood and reduce fussiness, crying, whining, and tantrums. Studies show that children who nap daily get sick less often, grow taller, and are less likely to be obese when . . . → Read More: When Your Child Needs A Nap But Won’t Take One

Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth

MommyNews — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:20:14 +0000

The other day I asked my friend, Amy Farr, to share with my readers what it is that she does. Amy is a doula and if your town is anything like mine- many people you will run into don’t even know exactly what a doula is. That’s okay- it’s why I wanted her to . . . → Read More: Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth

Nearly All Children Experience Separation Anxiety

Mommy News — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00:19 +0000

My baby is only happy when I’m within arm’s reach. If I dare to leave the room, she cries as if I’ve left the country! I can’t even so much as take a shower these days, let alone leave the house without her. My mother-in-law says it’s because I’ve spoiled her. Is she right? . . . → Read More: Nearly All Children Experience Separation Anxiety

Postpartum Depression Can Be Cured

Mommy News — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:11:36 +0000

QUESTION: I know that it’s normal to have the “baby blues” right after you have a baby, but my son is six weeks old. I thought everything would be wonderful by now and I would be so in love with my baby. I thought mothering would come easily. It’s not that way at all! . . . → Read More: Postpartum Depression Can Be Cured