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I Was Ashamed To Admit To Breastfeeding Beyond A Year
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I Was Ashamed To Admit To Breastfeeding Beyond A Year

I’ve always been an advocate for breastfeeding….but let me be clear, I had my limits. I used to give a major side-eye to moms that breastfed for unimaginable lengths of time, like beyond a year. Ugh! I didn’t understand it. It seemed weird, unnatural, and like some strange mother-child dependency thing that just went on…

Swoon Alert: New Cartoon Focuses On Black Dad Doing His Baby Girl’s Hair
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Swoon Alert: New Cartoon Focuses On Black Dad Doing His Baby Girl’s Hair

        This story first appeared in Forbes and is reprinted with permission of the author. The concept behind a Pixar-style animated short about a 4-year-old named Zuri and her dad, Stephen, is so popular that the internet funded a $284,000 Kickstarter campaign helmed by NFL wide receiver-turned-filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry. In fact, “Hair Love”–the…

8 Great Elements for a Non-Boring, Co-ed Baby Shower

8 Great Elements for a Non-Boring, Co-ed Baby Shower

Can we talk about baby showers for a sec? Because most of them are traditional, conservative and reserved. If this is your style, then cool! Not hating at all! But if you’re anything like me, you’re a sucker for pushing the envelope and breaking away from monotony. What if I told you that a baby…

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Remembering Daddy: What He Taught Me + Tips For Dealing With Loss

My dad’s birthday is Father’s Day. He died. I miss him but I am able to carry on. Here are some tips for ladies who also miss their daddy.

On Pregnancy, Mothering, And All That Jazz!
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On Pregnancy, Mothering, And All That Jazz!

To grow and deliver a tiny human being is no small feat. The impact of pregnancy on the human body can vary drastically from one person to the next. Some women come out unscathed while others have lasting scars and/or conditions to remind them of their journey to motherhood. In fact many try, to no…

Why Moms Should Date Their Mommy Friends
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Why Moms Should Date Their Mommy Friends

My mommy friends can wine and dine me, honey! We don’t get out often, can’t you tell? We’ve been drifting in this thing called motherhood for a while now, some of us longer than others, and we get a little too excited when we get to pop out on the town. Why? Because of life,…

Ripped: How I Got My Sex Back After That Big Ass Tear!
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Ripped: How I Got My Sex Back After That Big Ass Tear!

It is not seemly to talk about sex. And I’m not trying to be unseemly. I also don’t want to scare anyone who is pregnant or in labor right now because you probably won’t wind up with a third degree tear like I did. At least, I hope you don’t. 

99 Problems But Your Marriage Ain’t One! Make It Work.

99 Problems But Your Marriage Ain’t One! Make It Work.

Make your marriage work! The best way to be married is to be happily married. I mean who wants to be unhappy? Who wants to dread having yet another silly argument with their spouse? Who wants to excel in other areas of their life yet feel stressed out in their marriage? Ummm…no one! Now don’t…

Why I’m Still Nursing A Toddler.
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Why I’m Still Nursing A Toddler.

Yep I’m still nursing a toddler. Deal with it. Before becoming a mom, I knew that I would nurse. I had girlfriends whom I considered role model mommas and they nursed their children so of course I would too. The first few weeks were tough and then there was the first time I got gummed…wow!…

The Joys of Having Twins! Advice, Tips and Hacks!
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The Joys of Having Twins! Advice, Tips and Hacks!

20 fingers, 20 toes, twice the cries and twice the love! So you’re having twins and are pulling out your hair trying to decide what to expect! Sassy Plum asked our favorite twin moms for advice on preparing for 2 babies. Here are some common questions. 

Breastfeeding In Public with Nursingwear Is Stylish & Easy!
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Breastfeeding In Public with Nursingwear Is Stylish & Easy!

When I breastfed my babies I always covered up. I’m not as brave or body-positive as my mom friends that don’t care who sees or stares. For the most part I used a muslin blanket or nursing cover (get these discounted or FREE with coupon codes, just sign up for emails!). But which way is the best…