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What can a first-time mom do to lessen the anxieties—hormonal changes are really a big deal—and make her feel she’s somehow in control of her mind and body during pregnancy?
What can a first-time mom do to lessen the anxieties—hormonal changes are really a big deal—and make her feel she’s somehow in control of her mind and body during pregnancy?
As I sat in the airport alone, waiting for my delayed flight, I wandered into a bookstore. I browsed through several titles until my eyes fell on a chirpy yellow cover and an even chirpier image of a little boy smiling brightly at me.
I think the picture itself was extreme. The way they staged, styled and put a condescending headline to it was to me, offensive and bordering on scandalous. And let me make it clear that what I am reacting to was the manner in which they presented Attachment Parenting and not the fact that we have an extended breastfeeder in the photograph.
Seven kids gave playtime a whole new meaning as they chose to become a philanthropist, a child-rights advocate and visual arts mentors, instead of spending their childhood playing.
Whether you’re looking for a solution for picky eaters, breastfeeding advice or simply a way to let off steam, these parenting websites offer great tips, DIY projects and funny insights into parenthood.
THE “Mothers for Others” kiddie fashion show raised P2.5 million to fund the surgery of young heart patients.
The May 21, 2012, issue of Time Magazine, depicting a mother breastfeeding her standing three-year-old toddler, has caused an uproar worldwide. Breastfeeding advocates are divided: while others claim how long the breastfeeding period lasts is the mother’s prerogative, others insist such children are being set up for dysfunction in the name of “attachment parenting.” Here, Filipino mothers speak their minds on the matter.
There has always been something extraordinary about Olivia Torres, said her mother Richie. At 11 months old, for instance, she already knew how to hold a pencil properly—with a firm, tripod grip, as compared to other babies’ fist-like grasp.
It’s easy to get carried away with the passionate arguments over last week’s cover of Time Magazine’s US issue. Beginning with the question, “Are you mom enough?” and of course, the breastfeeding cover shot that nobody could miss, what ensued was a flurry of comments, opinions and debates.
One of my best friends just gave birth, and I was beside myself with excitement to visit her and my new nephew. As soon as I walked in, the first thing she moaned was, “You didn’t tell me breastfeeding would hurt!” Yes, I did. “You didn’t tell me how much and how long!” Ooops, I may have skipped the details.
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