• 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 11/10/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Yes, YOU can. Sewing cloth diapers can be very intimidating at first. Patterns and fabric choices can be overwhelming but, with a little guidance and thought, it can be a breeze! The key thing to remember in diaper sewing for yourself: It has to catch and hold whatever mess your little one is going to produce until you get the diaper changed. I started on the cloth diaper journey when my oldest child was born 10 years ago. Seemed simple enough, I took a cloth diaper a friend gave me and took it apart, I looked at a disposable, and traced that. Then, I... read more

• Last updated 10/18/12 by Melanie Mayo

Since the baby almost always sleeps with us and usually naps on the big bed, I keep wondering if we should dismantle the crib in the corner of our room. Mostly it stands empty. Sometimes I pile it with clean laundry I haven’t had a chance to fold. We bought the crib eleven years ago when Hesperus was just a few days old. Still sore from a difficult birth, I tottered into a baby superstore in Atlanta, Georgia, with my husband and best friend Sue flanking me. Sue carried the baby. Hesperus was a flail-y sleeper. Even as a newborn, Hesperus rarely fell... read more

• Last updated 1/25/12 by Hoyamum

Here in the UK many people ask new mothers, “Is he good?”  They’re referring to the baby: is the baby good, they want to know.  What they mean is: does he sleep through the night?  Does he cry?  Does he make a fuss?  Being good means being quiet and passive.  Being good means sleeping all night long even if that goes against the biological norm.  Being good means being seen and not heard. This question drives me nuts.  How does a baby’s sleep pattern relate to his moral worth?  Of course my baby is ‘good,’ but he certainly does not sleep through the night!  Of course he... read more

• Last updated 10/18/12 by AdinaL

This giveaway has ended. Thanks to everyone who entered! The randomly chosen winner is Jennifer!  Jennifer says, ”4th baby due in October. This looks so relaxing!”  Congrats!! You will be contacted by email.  Win an Okoa Sustainable Beechwood Stand and Organic Baby Hammock (valued at $500) from Hushamok! To Enter “Like” Hushamok on Facebook and make sure you are a fan of  Mothering on our Facebook page - and then leave a comment on this blog post for entry. For a Second Entry Share this giveaway with friends and post a... read more

• Last updated 4/25/12 by Natalie Christensen

This is my daughter Echo some time last year. She was three and still nursing quite a bit. I was struggling with it all and so took a moment to ask her about her thoughts on nursing. After making the video my compassion for this little being grew. I no longer saw her as an adversary in the nursing struggle, I saw her as someone that loves me so and doesn’t want to squander a single moment of shared affection. My emotional renewal on the topic allowed me to lovingly nurse her another eight months when she self-weaned. I thought that was the end of the story. I am... read more

• Last updated 5/25/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Rebecca FountainIssue 118, May/June 2003 This evening I strolled into my local medical center with my bare breasts sauntering beside me. My son was cutting mushrooms atop an unsteady accessory to our dining suite when he slipped and fell into the arms of my partner, who was wielding a frying pan full of bolognaise. After several attempts to douse him under the shower and apply a cold pack to his welting face, our two year old showed no sign of faith in our knowledge of burn therapy. A healing maju and a brief stint of television tranquilizer later,... read more

• Last updated 8/6/12 by Melanie Mayo

Most American mothers do not get the breastfeeding help and support they need, and many give up before they reach their goals. Three-quarters of women begin breastfeeding at birth, but by 6 months only about 44% are breastfeeding at all, and only 24% make it to the recommended one year mark. Enter Breastfeeding USA, a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide free, evidence-based information and support to women and families through its growing national network of volunteer accredited Breastfeeding Counselors. Breastfeeding USA needs your help to grow. Consider... read more

• Last updated 11/10/12 by Cynthia Mosher

Cloth diapering is as easy as can be!  If you attend a Great Cloth Diaper Change event on April 21, you will have lots of experienced parents available to help you out.  In the meantime, here are some easy steps to follow for you to be able to successfully cloth diaper.     1. Find a diaper that works for you.  The same diaper that works for your best friend might not be a cloth diaper that works for you and your child!  If you are just starting out, I HIGHLY recommend getting a few different kinds of cloth diapers to try out before you commit to... read more

• Last updated 10/18/12 by emilyfrischmann

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