Transition to Parenthood: Phases of the Adjustment Process
The transition to parenthood is one of the biggest life changes you will ever experience. Becoming a mother — whether it is for the first time, the fifth time or any other time — means that you will go...
View ArticleDriving Other People’s Children
Thoughts on driving other peoples children in today’s culture of parenting paranoia My son loves gymnastics parties! So when he turned nine, we planned one for him. We booked his favourite spot and...
View ArticleParenting Humor
Parenting humor books provide a perfect combination of comic relief and parenting insight. In my opinion, they are some of the best choices for new and expecting mothers. Generally, these books are...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Pumps: Why Every Mom Should Own One
The decision of whether or not to use breast feeding pumps — and which one to buy — can be a daunting choice for a new mother. Many moons ago when I became a mother, I hadn’t the slightest idea how...
View ArticleKids Snacks and Meals: Pay Attention to Sodium Content
Once your child is eating solids, you can begin experimenting with different kids snacks and meals. And, as much as we know that preparing snacks and meals using fresh ingredients is the healthiest way...
View ArticleThanks to Cursive Web for Motherhood Website Redesign
Welcome everyone to the new Motherhood Cafe motherhood website. It’s still the same content and focus, but with a much spiffed-up design and navigation system. You will notice the new header and logo...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Questions: Is it Better to Breastfeed On-Demand or on a Schedule?
One of the most common breastfeeding questions has to do with whether feeding should be scheduled or on-demand. My answer to this question is below. Do you have another feeding question you need...
View ArticleArticles on Parenting
Are you looking for high quality, balanced and interesting articles on parenting? What about articles on modern parenting culture? Adjusting to motherhood? Infant feeding? Postpartum Issues? Helicopter...
View ArticleHelicopter Parenting Forum
Helicopter parenting is a hot topic of debate. The term is used to describe today’s cultural tendency to parent with a keen eye towards protecting our children from any and all potential sources of...
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