When you hear co-sleep or bed-share what thoughts come to mind? What emotions come up?
From the standard narrative of "safe sleep" and conversations I have about my family's sleep arrangement, I have seen firsthand that the topic of co-sleeping...
If you are anything like me, teething can be a challenging phase for both babies and new mamas. We all can relate to the constant crying, discomfort, and sleepless nights that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. However, with the...
My youngest daughter will turn two at the end of this month. When I give that sweet, flaxen-haired girl a goodnight kiss on the eve of her second birthday, I will say goodbye to what’s been the most challenging...
I was heavily pregnant, comfortably sunk in on the couch one chilly fall day in West Michigan skimming through The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League’s seminal book on all things lactation. At the time, I knew nothing...
I will be the first to admit, I was not even remotely prepared for postpartum when I brought my first baby home. I had prepped the nursery, my dogs, and got all the baby gear, but somehow forgot about...
I meet a lot of new moms in my line of work. Of the stressors that come along with having a baby, dealing with visitors during the postpartum period is a universal one. New parents are excited to introduce...
We all have the same 24 hours in each day. I’ve heard it a million times. Yet, I continue to marvel at the people who manage to “do it all.” I think those people are actually wizards who have...
Welcome to our series Charleston Moms FAVORITES! Our team is excited to share some of the things that are making us happy and helping us get through the days.
I am not sure about y'all, but in my house, our...
Cloth diapers are better for the environment, but that’s not why I chose them. I chose them because I’m cheaper than dirt.
I got 40 "All-In-One" (fear not, I will explain shortly) diapers for $200 that are adjustable for the...
I recently attended a seminar where we were asked to describe ourselves with "I am" statements. I chose the obvious first - I am a female, a mother, a wife. One role I often forget is that I am...
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The Junior League of Charleston (JLC) Diaper Bank collects, packages, and works with community partner organizations to distribute diapers to the community. For countless...
