Babies

My kids (almost two and almost five) LOVE the water. And water safety is very important to me — we go to the lake often, and we have family in Florida. They need to know how to swim and be...

Our second child is less than two months old, and I have recently realized I have a love-hate relationship with breastfeeding. There are highs and lows, advantages and disadvantages, and so many sleepless, yet special, nights. Some days I feel...

Dear Brand-New Breastfeeding Mama, I'm not going to give you fluff about how magical breastfeeding is. I'm also not going to try to convince you to keep trying, if that's not what's best for you and your baby. I'm not...

Breastfeeding your newborn is a complicated experience, especially when you're a first-time mom. Many new moms feel unsure how to begin and are seeking helpful breastfeeding tips. It is important to find support and seek help when you have...

Who is ready for warmer weather?! I know I am! With three young kids, we spend A LOT of our time outdoors when we can. I mean, what North Dakotan/Minnesotan doesn't when the weather is finally nice and we...

Second and third-time mamas generally have all the essentials — diapers, nursery furniture, books, you name it. And so it can be a little daunting to think of gift ideas for second-time moms. Thankfully, gift giving is my love language...

The very last bag of breastmilk. I'm holding it in my hand. I'm staring down at it. I feel a knot growing in my throat right above my collarbone. How could this possibly be it? How is it over already? I spent...

When I found out I was expecting twins, I was in shock. Amazed, excited, nervous, but completely shell-shocked. After those initial emotions subsided, I found myself in panic mode wondering, “What does a baby actually need? Wait, scratch that, what do...

Thanks to Apex Physical Therapy & Wellness for sponsoring this article.  Pregnancy is a journey. For some, its blissful, wonderful, and smooth; while others have a bumpy, wild ride filled with ups and downs. As a mom of four, I’ve...

We've all heard the phrase "4th trimester," meaning the postpartum time immediately after birth when your baby and your body need so much care and attention. It's almost like an extension of pregnancy; your body still doesn't feel like...