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Parenting

Breastfeeding: a Piece of the Larger Puzzle

Breastfeeding: a Piece of the Larger Puzzle

theleakyboob5 min read

Our parenting choices are all a piece of a larger puzzle. We know that the things we do for our children whether they’re newborns, toddlers, in elementary school or teenagers has an effect on them in the future. If it didn’t, why would we bother?

Up close and personal: Leakies Q & A on family, children, and work

Up close and personal: Leakies Q & A on family, children, and work

theleakyboob14 min read

Continuing with answering personal questions from the Leakies from way back in November (it took me a while to get through them!), I share here some of my answers regarding our family lives. I could answer some but not all out of respect for my family, besides, I can’t imagine anyone really wants to know that much about me!

Unsupportive Support- the offers of help

Unsupportive Support- the offers of help

theleakyboob4 min read

Oh how they want to help: help mom get some rest, help mom get a break, help mom get something done… help themselves hold the baby… Not all offers of help are actually helpful. Can others help a new mom without there being a bottle involved?