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Originally published on E! May 13, 2016 When my newly pregnant (or eager-to-get-pregnant) friends ask me for general advice on the matter, I often meet them with an apologetic look, a shrug and a disappointing response. “I feel like I can’t really give any good advice because every pregnancy is so different,” is the standard […]
Continue ReadingMar 09, 2016
Teaching My Little “Arc-en-ciel” (Rainbow) French
by Holly Madison | Lifestyle, Motherhood | 7 Comments
If you’re a parent, you’ve experienced, or are about to experience, the remarkable process of your child learning how to speak. Babies’ brains are like sponges, and from birth, they are paying close attention to the tones, pronunciation, and sounds that we make when we speak to them, then filing this information away until they […]
Continue ReadingMar 08, 2016
My Love/Hate Relationship With Breastfeeding
by Holly Madison | Lifestyle, Motherhood | 22 Comments
Originally published on Eonline, March 4th 2016 I hate breastfeeding. There, I said it. I know that’s not a popular opinion. It kind of astounds me how judgmental people can get over the topic of breastfeeding. It’s as if everyone is expected to love feeding their child nature’s way. The thought of breastfeeding is supposed […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re a parent to a toddler like I am, you probably worry if he or she is getting enough nutrients based on what they eat. Most toddlers are extremely picky, so it’s inevitable that you’ll worry about their diet and healthy eating habits, especially at a time that’s pivotal for their growing bodies […]
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