Discovering Makeup – Uncovering Confidence
*Disclaimer: The following article is Rated R and is not representative of Mary Larsen’s thoughts or values, and she is not liable for the views expressed in the following commentary. Chances are, however, that if you’re reading this, regardless of your tastes, we probably have at least one thing in common – we’re both parents. more »
Today marks the last day in World Breastfeeding Week. The theme this year is about supporting mothers on their journey of breastfeeding their babies. I have decided to tell a little of my breastfeeding story, and how support from others helped me become a more confident mother. If I was born 100 years ago, I more »
If you’re a new mom, you’re most likely trying to cut out unnessary costs. Let’s face it – you just spent a ton of money on maternity clothing, nursery furniture, and every baby item under the sun. When it comes to dishing out the dollars, you’re probably a bit frugal when it comes to spending more »
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of meeting my darling colicky Itty Bitty, I’ll fill you in on a little secret… My tiny baby has some serious pipes. Like: I’m-going-to-be-the-lead-singer-of-a-rock-band sized pipes. Even the many years of being a music teacher (i.e.: listening to squeaking clarinets, booming bass drums, and pre-pubescent more »
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Poor Itty Bitty has a big problem: His head has started to flatten on the back. And as handsome as I think he is, the flat spot is kinda unattractive. See for yourself… Kinda gross right? (Cue the Debbie Downer sad trombone..waah, waah, waah waahhhh.) Plagiocephaly, otherwise known as Flat Head Syndrome, is extremely common, more »
If there is one lesson that parents should take from the great John Locke (no, not that John Locke, this one) it’s that babies love to be swaddled. Swaddling helps your baby feel like they are back in womb – they’re tight, warm, confined, and restricted. True, it’s counterintuitive for an American to accept these more »
I visited The Rhode Show set last Friday to cohost on the last day of Baby Week! We talked about several fun baby topics, like Alicia Silverstone’s breastmilk share program, and made pureed baby food with our friends from Whole Foods on Waterman Street in Providence. I don’t need to tell you how much fun more »
Author’s note: This is the tenth (and last) post of a ten-part series recapping and examining the birth story of my Itty Bitty. Birth is a beautiful experience, but some can find the contents of the topic a bit squeemish. In light of this, please note that these posts are neither too graphic, nor are more »
This post is part of the Tall Mom tiny baby’s Best Baby Friendly Places in Rhode Island Series. One of my favorite places in Rhode Island is Blackstone Boulevard in Providence. It is located on the East Side, with one end near the Lincoln School, and the other end at Lippitt Park. The Boulevard is more »