Rockabye Dreams Launches

April 27th, 2009 by admin

I am proud to announce the opening of RockabyeDreams.com.

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To wean or not to wean? That is the question

April 27th, 2009 by admin

Excerpt
The following is an excerpt from the book Spilled Milk: Breastfeeding Adventures and Advice from Less-Than-Perfect Moms
by Andy Steiner
Published by Rodale; September 2005; $12.95US/$17.95CAN; 1-59486-040-8
Copyright © 2005 Andy Steiner
To wean or not to wean? That is the question

This could either feel like a beacon of light on the horizon or a sad reality of life: At some point, every mother stops breastfeeding. Some start thinking about stopping not long after they’ve begun. Others find that nursing becomes such an important and rewarding part of their lives that they feel like they could go on forever. Usually a mother (or, regrettably, another outside adult force) leads the charge to stop nursing, but sometimes it’s the kid who makes the final decision to quit. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips Tips Tips

April 20th, 2009 by admin

The first six weeks are all about rest and recovery for both you and your baby. Your job is to feed yourself and your newborn and to allow both of you to get to know each other’s rhythms. The key words are “rest” and “more rest.” Enjoy this special time when you can shut out the world and get to know your new family member. Read the rest of this entry »

Advice from the Underbelly

April 15th, 2009 by admin

By Jennifer Wider, MD,
Author of The New Mom’s Survival Guide: How to Reclaim Your body, Your Health, Your Sanity, and Sex Life After Having a Baby
When I was pregnant with my first child, I had no absolutely no idea what to expect. I went about my business as if nothing was different. At work I’d occasionally glance down at my growing belly as thoughts of chubby, quiet, smiling babies dressed in all-white filled my mind. I had convinced myself that my life wouldn’t really change.

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Teenagers Suck: What to do when missed curfews, texting, and “Mom, can I have the keys” make you miserable

April 13th, 2009 by admin

Is it any wonder . . .

Most people go through mid-life crises when their kids are teenagers?

Fewer parents are grounding their teenager — to avoid being stuck at home with them?

So many moms and dads downgrade to one-bedroom condos once their teens graduate from high school?

Mood swings? Check. Eye rolls? Check.  Slamming doors and easily annoyed teens? Check. Check. Read the rest of this entry »

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