The Long Road: One Mom’s Journey To Exclusive Breastfeeding

By Susan Quinzi

For Anthony and me breastfeeding was NOT easy. After three years of trying to conceive I had a pretty clear vision of how I wanted and expected our first nursing experience to go. I had even planned for the slight variation if I had to have a c-section.

My delivery . . . → Read More: The Long Road: One Mom’s Journey To Exclusive Breastfeeding

Life Lessons From A Horse (Or Two)

By Tracy Liebmann

Not only are horse’s magnificent animals they are also wonderful, insightful teachers! I have learned so much from my horses and being around “horse people” that I have been compiling ideas about how it relates to my life/coaching practice for years.

Just the other day I was at the . . . → Read More: Life Lessons From A Horse (Or Two)

Myth-Busters Family Version!

By Tracy Liebmann Most of us know and love the wonderful MythBusters series on Discovery Channel; well today I want to BUST some of the most common myths that surround family life and personal development! We often have long lasting thoughts about life that just are not *really* true! In this article I . . . → Read More: Myth-Busters Family Version!

Suggestions For Starting a Breastfeeding Support Bag Project

Our guest post last week on Breastfeeding Support Bags at Hospitals was SOOOOO popular and inspired so many moms to get something started in their own areas! It is amazing! So I asked Amanda Mack, the author of the post and founder of the Laramie Breastfeeding Bag Project to write up a list of . . . → Read More: Suggestions For Starting a Breastfeeding Support Bag Project

Sun Safety for Little Ones

By Beth Egan

Children are more vulnerable to sun damage than adults. The best sunscreen is a hat and shirt. After that, protect kids with a sunscreen that’s effective and safe. The Environmental Working Group suggests taking these special precautions with infants and children:

Infants Infants under 6 months should be kept out of . . . → Read More: Sun Safety for Little Ones

Summertime Skincare Tips for Busy Moms

By Beth Egan

Skin’s needs differ from season to season. Moisture levels in the air vary, and being hot usually leads to perspiration- not a concern on chilly winter days- but certainly a concern when it comes to keeping pores clear. Following are a few tips to ensure that summer leaves you with beautiful, . . . → Read More: Summertime Skincare Tips for Busy Moms

Jewel’s Breastfeeding Journey

By Tiffany Holley

Jewel and I got off to a rough start with our breastfeeding relationship.

Her birth was difficult, and we ended up with not quite the totally natural birth I had hoped for. Thankfully, she and I were both healthy, and able to leave the hospital immediately.

I had been given IV . . . → Read More: Jewel’s Breastfeeding Journey