Let’s face it: the necessary task of breast pumping isn’t exactly fun for any woman in any profession. But most don’t understand the unique challenges that face teachers. When the workplace population is comprised of 90% children, adult needs can often be pushed to the back burner. Students want their teachers to be available […]
Natural Parenting
What to Eat & What to Avoid, Take 2: Diet Affects Breast Milk
Months ago, I posted a list of foods to have more of and foods to avoid when breastfeeding, especially in the early weeks, entitled What to Eat & What to Avoid While Breastfeeding. The list got not so much as a glance from many readers until it spread like wildfire on Pinterest recently. Suddenly, a […]
Toxic Baby: a TED Talk & Film You MUST See
I wanted to scream, “YES!…YES!” and dive into the middle of the street and set up a drive-in theater and force the public to view this TED Talk from Penelope Jagessar Chaffer and Tyrone Hayes when I first saw it. But that seemed, well, akin to a frenzied dictator. So, I share it with you, […]
What to Eat & What to Avoid While Breastfeeding
Before my son was born, a friend forwarded me a “+/-” list of foods to enjoy more or imbibe less when lactating. The email was a forward of a forward, and the list was credited to a woman named Helen Gordon. I’ve searched the internet high and low and cannot find a definitive Helen Gordon […]
15 Fun Facts About My Kiddo
I have a deep love for all things that come from Gina’s brain over at The Feminist Breeder. Today’s post was no exception: 15 Fun Facts About My Kids. Time flies, so why not document a moment in my son’s childhood NOW–without hesitating. My Bear is one of the reasons I am so borderline-insane about […]
Off-Topic Tuesday: The North Star #OTT
I generally scour the children’s bookshelves of our local library for interesting reads that won’t leave Bear OR Mom and Dad bored. I picked up The North Star recently and tear up every time I read it. [pinit] The North Star, by Peter H. Reynolds, is the story of a boy who begins a wonderful […]