motherhood

Breastfeeding While Traveling? Here’s How to Make It Work

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So, you're a breastfeeding working mom. You've returned to the grind, found your rhythm and you're finally  starting to feel like you're getting the swing of this... And then just like that, boom -- you're confronted with your first business trip! Mine came right at my baby's four month mark. While I was... read more

The 5 Types of Moms We All Know

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We all know we shouldn’t compare ourselves to other moms. It’s not right to judge or stereotype. Yeah, yeah… yeah. We also know we all do it and it can sometimes even serve a useful purpose. Who among us hasn’t wanted to be a little more like that mom and a little less like that... read more

Laughter and Perspective: The Keys to Surviving a Child With Autism

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This is the fourth and final installment of Danica’s series on her son’s Autism diagnosis. In her first post, The Moment Autism Changed Everything, she shares how the autism diagnosis changed her family’s world. Her second post, Avoiding the Autism Diagnosis: Ignorance Is Not Bliss, takes us through coping with the... read more

Bumpie Tip of the Week: Sex After Baby?

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You just popped out a little one, dad is looking to have a little fun and you can't even stomach the thought of having that go in there (just yet!). We've got the inside scoop from our Bumpies on the Babies: 0 - 3 Months board on how long... read more

3 Reasons Why Having a Second Child Is Much Easier Than Having Your First

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First-time parenting can be a blur for many people: the lack of sleep, the confusion and the seriously fast transition between stages and phases of development can leave many first time parents feeling a little (fine! a lot) frazzled. Being a second time mama (or dad!) can be so much more simple and... read more

WIN IT: Baby K’tan Baby Carrier Giveaway!

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Earlier this month we announced all of the Best of Baby winners and so far this week, we’ve be giving very lucky mamas the chance to take home some incredible swag! Today, my friends, is no different. Join us for day four of our Five Days of Freebies giveaway series and... read more

Bumpie Buzz: ‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans Arrested

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12 Moms Who Topped People’s 2013 Most Beautiful Women List

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Today, People announced that Gwyneth Paltrow is their pick for People's World's Most Beautiful 2013. Mom to Moses and Apple credits her kids and husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, for making her feel beautiful year round -- inside and out. While we're floored that a mama topped the list this year -- because... read more

Yes, My Son Is Autistic But No, He’s Not ‘Rain Man’

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This is the third installment of Danica’s four-part series on her son’s Autism diagnosis. In her first post, The Moment Autism Changed Everything, she shares how her son’s diagnosis changed her family’s world. Her second post, Avoiding the Autism Diagnosis: Ignorance Is Not Bliss, takes us through coping with her son's... read more

The Top 5 Lies Grandparents Tell (and What They Really Mean!)

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Grandma and Grandpa. Nana and Pop. Ya-Ya and Goo-Ga. Whatever you call them, grandparents can be a wonderful addition to your child’s life. I was lucky enough to have two sets of them when I was growing up. One grandmother taught me how to do my nails and sew. It’s not her fault neither skill... read more
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