America’s Formula Crisis
The world is a scary place right now for moms who are formula feeding. My heart breaks for them. I can’t imagine their fear and frustration. Even if they can…
Still, I Rise
I was told at 19 I couldn't do it. I couldn't possibly become a mom and raise a child on my own. At 22, I was told I couldn't do…
Unfinished Conversations
Mama’s oxygen tube exhales with a hiss into the night. Her laboured breaths come at slow, unsteady intervals now. A Hospice nurse reassured us her passing would most likely be…
Single mom overcomes addiction with an answered prayer
Hi I’m Mesha, and I’m an alcoholic. Someone asked me why I call myself that when I don’t drink anymore. The truth is that the disease of alcoholism will be…
Save Baby Cyrus
On March 11, 2022, Marissa and Levi Anderson’s normal Friday evening out was interrupted by every parent’s worst nightmare. They were followed by police officers who then approached them with…
“Failure to thrive”
I heard my son’s pediatrician echo those words, but honestly my ears were in disbelief. He was born early and spent almost 2 weeks in the NICU. Of course he…
7 things I wish someone told me about the 4th trimester
Having a baby is usually the most exciting time of a mother’s life. Until it’s not. The truth is, no matter how many “What to Expect” books you may read…
I failed at breastfeeding
I failed at breastfeeding. Can any of you relate? Giving birth to my son was the best experience of my life. The staff was amazing. The labor was quick. The…
CDC moves child milestones for the first time in 20 years. Our readers aren’t buying it.
For the first time in almost 20 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions moved milestones for babies and toddlers. They essentially lowered the standards since so many babies…
7 Books for Your Early Reader
It can be tempting to want to replace all your child’s toddler books with chapter books once he becomes an early reader. Please don’t. Those familiar stories are still a…
10 things that every mother needs to read 
Take a second, Mama, and read this list. Then read it again. Print it out if you need to. 1. I am good enough. Despite more often than not, I…
10 Tips for Stress-Free Parenting
I hear mothers complaining about the stress of kids, home, husband, etc. I am so grateful that I have learned to "keep it simple". Doesn't mean this is easy everyday…
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