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The Hardest Job

The Hardest Job

Parenting is the hardest job I've ever done. That sounds dramatic when I admit it out loud, but it is 100% true. My Mom tells me that parenting is not just the hardest, but also the most important job I will ever do in my life.

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Home Again Home Again

Home Again Home Again

Ember and I made it to Montana! To recap, last week I talked about my anxiety surrounding flying with a toddler and I shared a few travel tips I’d gleaned from other mothers. Let me share how traveling with a one-year-old went…

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The Myth of Sleeping Through the Night

The Myth of Sleeping Through the Night
Waking every hour or two to nurse ALL NIGHT LONG. Ugh. Whether you do it for a few days because your baby is teething or have been doing it for months or years, it takes a toll on you and you may wonder if you are doing the right thing.

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Donna Bruschi, farmer's market, food, friends, joy, memories, mothering, newbabynewpaltzblog, parenting, shopping, summer, swimming, whole foods -

Summer Swim and Splash

Summer Swim and Splash

Spray bottles, baby pools, water tables and buckets of water all work for splashing and exploring the cooling and magical qualities of water. Is there an easier pastime than cooling oneself off on a hot day in a local pool, swimming hole, lake, or river? Our area is full of natural places to take a dip, wade and play. 

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The Ten Barriers Of Breastfeeding

The Ten Barriers Of Breastfeeding
There are 10 barriers or challenges in breastfeeding that can get between a breast and a baby.  The Big Latch On is a worldwide event that addresses most of these issues.

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