• Last updated 11/3/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Our then four-months-old discovering new books and songs on an eleven hour car ride.   When hearing of our travel plans this summer, friends and family always ask whether I’m nervous about the long flight with a baby. Truth be told, I’m much more nervous about the long car ride taking us to our first destination on our trip. Eleven hours in the car with a baby that’s just learned to crawl, stand, move, and explore has me losing a tad more sleep than the idea of a flight abroad. The problem with car rides (as opposed to train or air... read more

• Last updated 5/14/12 by Kristen Tea

My version of TIME's cover: breastfeeding my son at 2-years-old.   Really, TIME Magazine?  Really??  Here are some of the sentiments you’ve inspired: “Cut the cord!” “Disgusting!” “Perverted!” “Self-righteous!” “Pedophiles!” “that kid isnt being raised in the jungle and im sure theres a mcdonalds close by..save the boobs for infants and men not toddlers!” ( Posted by: Kristen Tea Last revised by: Kristen Tea on May 15, 2012. read more

• Last updated 5/9/12 by chaleyannscott

More and more celebs are following progressive or attachment parenting principles. “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford and “Big Bang Theory” actress Mayim Bialik both made the headlines recently when they revealed publicly that they breastfed their toddlers; Rutherford even more so because she revealed her stance on the subject back in 2008. Bialik, who, in addition to being an actress and mother, is a neuroscientist, did extensive research on the subject and wrote a book about it: “Beyond the Sling: A Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment... read more

• Last updated 5/9/12 by Keya Chatterjee

My name is Keya Chatterjee (pronounced like ‘Kenya’, but without the /n/), but usually I feel more like a Cassandra. Why Cassandra? It’s not because I want a name that’s easier to pronounce.  Nor is it because I always wanted to have a daughter and name her Cassandra (though it is a lovely name). It’s because in my line of work, I often feel like the Greek mythological character, Cassandra, who had the gift of prophecy, but also the curse of no one ever believing those prophecies. I’ve worked on climate change for more than a decade, and for more than a decade I’ve been... read more

• Last updated 5/10/12 by chaleyannscott

I was delighted to read this, but then equally saddened (although not surprised) that it caused outrage. What is interesting to me, particularly as a mum who tandem fed their 3.5 year old and 2 year old, is that the mother in question  has  given up trying to reason with the people who are appalled. Those who think it is perverse, weird, selfish (I know – what is that one about!), and generally just icky I do still try to reason with, but I must admit I have yet to get anywhere. Most just politely agree to disagree. I am convinced, though, that in fifty years (or maybe... read more

• Last updated 5/8/12 by Hoyamum

There are many reasons why a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting is unhelpful for many mothers and babies, but one of the most critical is that every baby is different.  True, there are some basic needs that every baby has: the need to be held, loved and nourished; the need to be near their mothers; the need to feel secure and safe.  But as individuals, babies will also have some variance in their other (perhaps) not-so-basic needs. It’s easy to forget that just like adults, babies vary in personality, temperament and preferences.  I think we sometimes mistakenly... read more

• Last updated 10/19/12 by Melanie Mayo

A new research study shows that co-sleeping is best for kids right up to ages three and four.    There is actually a wealth of research that I discuss in my book, to support co-sleeping, yet it rarely makes the headlines in the mainstream.  Most parents fear that co-sleeping and SIDS are interlinked and it simply isn’t true.  Unless you are grosly overweight, a smoker, or a heavy drinker/drug user the safest, and most desirable, place for your child is right by your side for as long as they want.   Many co-sleepers have a family room/bed that... read more

• Last updated 10/19/12 by Melanie Mayo

By Aletha Solter Issue 122 January/February 2004 The term “cry it out” refers to the practice of leaving babies in their cribs without picking them up, and letting them cry themselves to sleep. A modified version of this approach is to go to the baby every few minutes to pat her on the back or reassure her verbally (but not pick the baby up), and to increase the length of time gradually so that the baby eventually “learns” to fall asleep alone. But there is no doubt that repeated lack of responsiveness to a baby’s cries—even for only five minutes at a time—is... read more

• Last updated 4/10/13 by Melanie Mayo

By Lindsay Evans "I'll definitely give them a try." Before the birth of my daughter, that was my tentative answer to questions from friends and family about cloth diapers. In my head, I was weighing the stereotypical cloth-diaper routine of pins and plastic pants, smelly diaper pails, and red bottoms against the carefree ease of disposable diapers. I was familiar with the environmental problems caused by disposables, but did this first-time mother really want yet another hassle? In the first two months after Amelia was born, I didn't. Albeit with a slightly... read more

• Last updated 11/3/12 by Cynthia Mosher

I’ve become an accidental expert of traveling with a baby. With family spread over many states along with our habit of house swapping in interesting places, I’ve travelled on 35 airplanes in the last two years with my daughter, Zinnia. Last week, in Part One of Babies, Toddler and Planes. Oh my!  I began sharing my experiences of travelling with a little one. Let’s pick up where we left off. Once on the plane… Keep it fun. The week before we travel I hide a few of Zinnia’s favorite books and small toys. When she sees them again... read more