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Mamas! We have all been there. Engorged. Pressed for time. Determined to find any place to pump milk for our babies! We will jump through hoops, break through red tape, and pump in unthinkable spaces. No matter the challenge, we will be creative and find a place to pump!
Beverage, anyone? I don’t know about you but this week didn’t start so well for me. As I struggled to fight off a terrible cold, life continued at lightning speed around me. Between this cold, a teething 14 month old and two rambunctious preschool boys with two different classroom parties, I am in need of some serious relaxation this…
Do you need a tasty kid drink for a birthday party, sleepover, or fun night at home with the little ones? Try this yummy Cotton Candy Delight drink!
Is your child obsessed with Thomas and Friends? Can they name all of the engines by memory? Do they like trains? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this is the event for you!
Traditional Pre-K Versus Montessori? I put my 18-month-old son in a traditional pre-school and he came home crying daily. The school also sent home reports –written in red ink– stating that he wouldn’t sit still at his desk and that he was “clumsy” and kept falling down during the five block walk to the park….
By 1MommyMD. Green scene! Spring is around the corner. We’ve been fortunate to have some spring like temps already! I’ve been taking full advantage when it comes to wardrobe selection, goodbye heavy coats and hello sandals!! Ok, maybe that’s taking it too far but you get the idea.
Is this a strike for all women, or privileged white women? What about the women who cannot afford to take this day off and depend on each day’s salary to make a living?
Are you creative? Do you like to write? Do you have a story to tell? Do you already have a blog you want to showcase to a large audience? If so, we want you!
By 1MommyMD. I love mixing old and new. I’m always telling myself to do a good purge of my closet but I know certain things are destined to be worn again. So, my wardrobe continues to outgrow my closet. These are my confessions!! Anyway, this What to Wear Wednesday is a mix of old and…
Kids pick their noses. Gross. But is it harmless? Anyone around children long enough will observe them picking their noses. Many of us also witness that extra step; they eat whatever comes out! The name for this practice is Mucophagy. Some argue that children who engage in this behavior have stronger immune systems as a…
Anyone who thinks breastfeeding a baby is easy and comes naturally for every mother has no idea. It’s supposed to be a perfect, synchronized act in theory, right? Then why can it be so complicated? Because it’s an absolute lifestyle change. A game-changer. A life-changing event. The amount of time we spend prepping, talking about…
By 1MommyMD. Since this Chicago weather is giving us a little taste of Spring, I took the opportunity to dress accordingly! This What to Wear Wednesday look features a houndstooth wrap- past season forever 21, a cozy self-love off the shoulder sweatshirt- current season Martz Park Gift Shop, red skinny pants-past season Kohls and knee…
By: Tiese Williams. 427,910. The number of U.S. children currently in foster care. Do you know that more than half of those children are people of color? It’s real. It’s shocking. And it’s heartbreaking. The thought of so many innocent children drifting in this world without a safe place to call home is devastating. The…
Do you want to show your children how to love their African heritage? Part of providing a strong foundation for your child’s healthy self-image is teaching them about their origin and history. Today, African American children can turn on their TV, go to a toy store, or even visit Disneyland and find very few images…