Category Archives: Breastfeeding Your Baby

Supporting breastfeeding in public

Posted on July 31, 2019 by

On August 1 to 7, let’s celebrate World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a child with major health benefits for parents and babies. Parents have the right to breastfeed anywhere, anytime – a right protected by … Continue reading →

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From your baby, with love

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Hi Mommy – it’s me again. Yes, it’s dark outside, but I can’t read clocks and all I know is that I need you. When I wake up because my tummy is grumbling, I need you.

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5 essential tips for your child’s first dental visit

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

When I took my son to the dentist for the first time, he was about three years old. It was a disaster! And this was a child who was normally happy, agreeable, social, and who listened to reason! He did … Continue reading →

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How grandma can be an awesome breastfeeding support

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

I remember how exciting it was for my husband and me when we had our first newborn! However, I also recall feeling overwhelmed by the exhaustion, breastfeeding challenges, caring for the baby and household chores! Breastfeeding and bonding with my … Continue reading →

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Me… Tandem breastfeed?!

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

Tandem breastfeeding wasn’t something I set out to do, it just sort of evolved. Here is my story: I was breastfeeding my first child when I became pregnant with my second. Although I wasn’t totally ready to wean, the idea … Continue reading →

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So much to do at the library with your baby

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

If your baby is fussing and you need a break, maybe it’s time to head to the library! Are you surprised?  Libraries are not what they used to be. Erase any mental images of furrowed brows and steel-like stares; things … Continue reading →

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Top 10 tips when you are outnumbered by your kids

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

When I was pregnant with my third, and I had a two and four year-old, I wasn’t worried about how I would adjust going from two kids to three. After all, I survived the intense and chronic sleep deprivation when … Continue reading →

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