We’ve done the other Bingos, and this one’s long overdue. With a nod to all the misogynist trolls out there who’ve provided the material for this card, I present: Antibreastfeeding Bingo! It’s focussed on public breastfeeding conversations, not “mommy wars” type c...

Remember the fuss over Salma Hayek being “abusive” because she was “still” feeding her toddler? Salma Hayek took a humanitarian trip to Sierra Leone. This video[1] shows her being there for the death of a baby from tetanus, speaking to a UNICEF representative, and travelling ...

 Did you see this yet?  Lisa over at Activistas and a few of the state's impressive breastfeeding activists (Diane Garrett and Amelia Psmythe) spoke to Susan Nielsen this week for today's opinion piece, Facebook and Breastfeeding.   Did you join the Facebook group, He...

Ouch! A few days ago, out of the blue, my right nipple started hurting like crazy every time Monroe would nurse. My right breast has always been my "main" one; if you look at me in a t-shirt when I haven't fed him for a few hours, you'll notice a decidedly enormous off-centeredness...

Do you have a child who is medicated for ADHD? Did you know that some doctors advise an occasional break from their medication? Many parents of children with ADHD are opting to keep their kids off of the medication during summer break. However, this is a matter that must be discussed with your ped...

Many of us find that breastfeeding is an extra special way for a mama to connect with her children like no one else can.  When the time comes to wean, we can be filled with all kinds of emotions including grief, guilt or even relief.  We can choose to wean due to work demands, personal pre...

  the breastfeeding Lady 2    Originally uploaded by Raphael Goetter. To post-partum depression, add another neurochemical pitfall of mothering: post-weaning depression. Blogger Jen Eyer examines her experience of "breastfeeding withdrawal" on Neurotic Mom. She writes,  ...

Heather writes: "I don't think you've addressed this before, and I'm having a hard time finding any info elsewhere. I have to attend a conference this summer and will be gone for 6 days. My son, at that time, will be 18 months old. I don't intend to wean before that time, and I don't intend to ...

Stephanie writes: "I’ve been reading your advice since my baby was born 11 months ago. We are approaching the 1 year mark and I can’t quit thinking about how to wean, when to wean, etc. I’m conflicted about stopping and can’t even fathom how I would ever do it. On one hand, I would like...

Stephanie writes: "I’ve been reading your advice since my baby was born 11 months ago. We are approaching the 1 year mark and I can’t quit thinking about how to wean, when to wean, etc. I’m conflicted about stopping and can’t even fathom how I would ever do it. On one hand, I would like...