VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images Even among some in the “fed is best” camp, there’s often a wariness of the “chemicals” in infant formula. Like “WTF is an oligosaccharide? And I know it says there’s less than 2% of it, but should I worry about Schizochytrum sp. oil?” It’s no wonder some parents are opting for European baby...
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Breaking News: Pregnant People Aren't Just Being Dramatic (It Sucks)
TikTok I don’t consider myself a petty person, but I do love a good-natured “told ya so.” Not in a point-and-laugh kind of way. But in a knowing-smile-paired-with-a-gentle-chuckle-and-a-hug kind of way. And this is never a greater bonding experience than when it has to do with pregnancy and childbirth. How many of us have done...
Making Spaces Child-Friendly (Not Child-Centered)
TikTok If you’ve been a parent for any amount of time, you’re all too familiar with the “Do Kids Belong Here” debates. Should kids be allowed in breweries? On airplanes? At nice restaurants? In public before they’re 18 and perfectly behaved? It can be really disheartening for anyone seeking a life that does entirely revolve...
Mom Offers The Perfect Technique For Parents Who Yell
TikTok We’ve all been there. Our kids are doing annoying kid stuff. Not cleaning their rooms. Leaving their dishes next to the sink instead of in the sink. Not doing their homework. Leaving messes everywhere they go. And goodness knows we try. We use our gentle parenting voices. We take a breath. We try our...