Grandmas have always been special to me. I remember when I was young going to grandma's. It was always a fantastic time, made even more so since I had cousins around! Fast forward a few decades. Oh alright, many many decades! If you’re like me, the prospect of having your own grandchildren visit has you walking on clouds of anticipation, especially if they’re visiting from out of town. I firmly believe in supporting my (adult) children in whatever career path they’ve chosen. Even if that … [Read more...]
New Mamas Needs for Feeding
When awaiting the arrival of a new baby, Mom and Dad have a lot to do and must get a lot in preparation. So many items are needed for such a tiny human! If you haven’t guessed by now, my focus is entirely on children—what they need to insure they’ll be healthy, well, and on their way to reaching their fullest potential! When baby is born, a key factor for a healthy newborn involves feeding. And the solution is breastfeeding! Help for Mamas... New mamas can look to doulas or lactation … [Read more...]
Feed Me I’m Yours: Part 1 Breastfeeding Baby
Nature's created a readily available means to nourish your baby: They're your breasts. As organic this or that is touted and held up as superior, I'm distressed to see something truly organic viewed with so much anxiety or out-and-out hostility. Mothers have always breastfed babies The expression "Necessity is the mother of invention" fits into the breastfeeding vs baby formula stand-off. Baby formula was created in the late 1800s to address a need. Before that, wet nurses breastfed newborn … [Read more...]