As a new mother, it can be really overwhelming trying to find ways to keep your baby entertained. When you’re trying to fit fun into the routine of feeding, changing, naps, bath time, not to mention your own personal tasks that you need to get done (you have to eat and shower too!) it can leave you feeling totally frazzled. And during the colder months, it can be tricker too as you cBut there are still things you and your baby can get up to for that all important fun, bonding timean’t just pop out into the garden, fill up the paddling pool or go for a stroll if it’s hammering down with rain.
Read MoreBeing a mom is a lot of work and a lot of responsibility. Some days are tough and can be draining for you. However, you also likely feel very content in your role and love taking in each moment with your kids. The dilemma is that when you’re always busy and rushing around you may feel stressed out and like you don’t have time to attend to yourself and your needs. In this case, consider reviewing some ideas for how to be a happier and healthier mom and move forward in confidence and with a smile on your face.
Read MoreA Mommy Makeover is highly transformative, but although you may be excited to see what your final results look like, it will take several weeks—at least—for the swelling to go down and your enhanced body shape to become visible. The exact timeline for recovery depends on which specific collection of procedures you have had done and how complex they are. Having a clearer understanding of the procedure steps and aftercare will also ease any feelings of stress or anxiety you might have. With all of this in mind, there are some steps you can take to ensure that your recovery is as comfortable and smooth as possible. See below for some tips to make Mommy Makeover recovery easier:
Read MoreIf you're a mom who doesn't drink coffee... how do you do it? For the rest of us, coffee is life. Either we get to savor it in the moments before our kids wake up. Or, we put it in a thermos and hope we get to drink it while it's hot. It doesn't matter how coffee hits us, though — it's our fuel. Most of the time, any coffee will do. But we think you should try these 11 recipes to amp up your morning cup of joe because, well, you deserve it.
Read MoreBeing a mom isn’t a glamorous job. Changing diapers, getting spit upon, and skipping your shower to run errands are all in a day’s work. So how do some moms seem to always look put together regardless of running on just a few hours’ sleep and a triple shot of espresso? It’s simpler than you think. Here are a few tips for all the moms out there who want to look and feel their best while they’re on the go.
Read MoreWhether this is your first time breastfeeding or your fifth time breastfeeding, every nursing experience is completely different.
Read MoreAn emotional video of a Denver infant smiling after "seeing" her mother clearly for the first time has also made millions of others share in that joy. Megan McMorris took the video of her 8-month-old daughter Louise after the girl....
Read MoreIt's a dilemma all breastfeeding, working moms must face where to pump once the maternity leave ends. While some companies provide new moms with a private, safe space, others force women to pump in disgusting, degrading circumstances.
Read MoreWhile breastfeeding may be the most natural of acts, it's not without challenges! Given that nursing tends to commence in the exhausting post-delivery new mom bleariness phase of parenting, new moms can use all the help they can get. Check out the following seven apps that support new moms and hardworking breastfeeding.
Read MoreHow I Met Your Mother star Alyson Hannigan sat down to chat with us about her two daughters, Satyana and Keeva, and we even got her to reveal what parenting tips she would give to her character, Lily.
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Read MoreWhile Texas Sen. Wendy Davis (D) considers a gubernatorial run to paint the Lone Star State purple, she’s working on perfecting her “cool mom” status.
Read MoreNow that summer is upon us, it's time to prep for upcoming summer travels with a refresher in minimalist packing
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