Men In Grief: A Paradox For Today’s Male
The loss of a loved one in our life can be crippling and leave deep scars; it changes who we are, how we look at life and how we relate …
New safe sleep guidelines for babies stress no co-sleeping, crib decorations or inclined products
Co-sleeping under any circumstances is not safe for infant sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics stressed Tuesday in the first update to its safe sleep guidelines for babies since 2016. “We know that …
Stillbirth: ‘Finding my baby’s grave gave me comfort’
In 1961, Lilian Thorpe gave birth to a stillborn baby boy, but she never had the chance to hold him in her arms or kiss him goodbye before his body …
Being A Grieving Parent Sucks
Life as a grieving parent is unimaginable. You never realize how much you are going to change; how other relationships will change. Life becomes different. As a grieving parent, you constantly …
Information for Families During the Formula Shortage
There’s nothing as important to families as the health and safety of their babies, and the formula shortage has left many people feeling anxious about how they’ll feed them. Some …
Pandemic hits Black Women The Hardest, Here’s Why.
The idea that everything is back to normal is tempting. Politicians on both sides of the political aisle have encouraged folks to toss off their masks, leave their vaccine cards at home, and …
Talking With Children About Tragedies & Other News Events
After any disaster or crisis, families struggle with what they should say to children and what’s best not to share with them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) encourages parents, teachers, child …
Opinion: Breastfeeding isn’t ‘free.’ Here’s what it cost me.
What’s the least helpful advice for a parent desperate to find scarce baby formula? “TRY BREASTFEEEDING! It’s free and available on demand.” “God literally designed mothers to feed their babies.” …
Release: Postpartum depression may persist three years after giving birth
A National Institutes of Health study of 5,000 women has found that approximately 1 in 4 experienced high levels of depressive symptoms at some point in the three years after …
This Mom Shared How The Formula Shortage Is Affecting Her Baby, And It’s An Awful Reality Parents Are Facing Right Now
If you haven’t heard, there is a formula shortage right now. Late last year, formula began falling out of stock at a rapid pace due to inflation, supply chain shortages, and product …