-
The Conflict in Modern Motherhood
Do you believe that modern motherhood undermines the status of women? Breastfeeding, cloth diapering, making your own baby food, co-sleeping, attachment parenting. Is this “naturalistic” approach to mothering bringing us back to the days of “barefoot and pregnant” in the kitchen? Author Elisabeth Badinter seems to think so. In her new book, The Conflict: How Modern…
-
divine drops: a magic pose for calming fussy babies
Sleep is something I haven’t had in about five years. More nights than not, I’m bouncing from room to room at 3am. Cuddling, shoosh-ing, escorting to the bathroom, and getting annoyed that the husband snores right through it all. Hello. You’d think he would join me and the kids on our middle of the night…
-
peace, love, no more mommy wars
[begin rant… With the declaration of January Jones eating her placenta and Alicia Silverstone pre-chewing her baby’s food, the ‘Mommy Wars’ seem to be back in full swing these past couple weeks. Just when I thought we had hung up the gloves, now I’m doubting this will ever happen. At least not anytime soon. And…
-
rain rain on my parade
I don’t know what’s been going on with me today, but I am in this constant state of annoyance. I’ve been trying to OM it away, but it keeps coming back. I think it’s because my kids have been especially “needy” this week. I’m talking all out, every second, minute, hour- “Mommy, I don’t want…
-
The Whole Food Philosophy
Two of the most common questions I get from all the mamas out there: What types of foods do you feed your kids? What kinds of supplements do you give them? First of all, I know very well that it takes time and knowledge to prepare a kid-healthy diet. Is it easy? No. Is it…
motherhood. health. sanity. sleep. 