I know a lot of guys that cringe at even the sound of that. They just don't know how to help, don't know anything about it, or just plain and simple don't want anything to do with it. They picture…
Dads Can’t Breastfeed!
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Then vs. Now
Today I walked in my moms office to talk to her about some stuff. As soon as I opened the door I was hit with heavy air and cigarette smoke. Now this is not to speak badly about my mom…
Trapped?
This one is a touchy subject for me. It took me a while to even share it within a small, trusted group, and it's taken me quite some time to come to terms with it. Sometimes you can feel trapped…
Let me parent!
One of the obstacles I am trying to overcome while parenting is learning how to accept advice and learning how to speak up when it comes to disciplining my child. It is easy for me to get defensive and assume…
10 Steps Forward 5 Back
I recently went to the RMV to take my permit test. After waiting 3 hours I was told that I could not take the test because I had my son with me, who they do not allow in the testing…
My Breastfeeding Journey
From the moment I found I was pregnant, I knew I was going to breastfeed. Formula is fine and all, but I wanted the absolute best for my baby. When it was time to start preparing for his arrival, people…
The Struggle of Coparenting
You're not in a relationship. ...and it's still complicated. I can hear the collective sigh of frustration. I know. I get it. Coparenting is tough. But it's also so very important for your kids! The other day, I found myself clicking…
Being a young mom and suffering from Depression
Being a mother and suffering from depression can be the hardest. Now being a young single mother and suffering from depression can be even more hard for you. I know from experience. There are times where you feel like being…
The Breast and The Bottle
I knew as soon as I found out that I was pregnant that I wanted to breastfeed my son. I went and did as much research as I could. WIC provided some great resources and my midwife gave me a…
Don’t Forget About You!
The number one thing people tell you about parenting? Kids come first. End of story. No discussion, no questions. Now, I don't disagree with this advice, but there's a fine distinction between the "kids come first", and the "I have…
Stronger Generations Initiative 