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The Best Gift....Especially in a Pandemic

The Best Gift....Especially in a Pandemic

Holidays can be a hard time for anyone, but 2020 may be the worst of all.

It's Thanksgiving Eve.

According to NYS Governor, Andrew Cuomo, in his November 23, 2020 press conference, the best way to show your extended family you love them, is to stay home. NYS has a mandated limit of 10 person get-togethers. We are supposed to eat outdoors, wear masks, and shorten the visits.

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breastfeeding, breastfeeding barriers, communication, Donna Bruschi, lactation, lactation consultant, nursing, weaning, working -

How Much Does A Lactation Consultant Cost?

How Much Does A Lactation Consultant Cost?

When you are researching, it may seem that using a free or low cost Lactation Consultant is the best way to start. Another way of thinking is that if you never breastfed before, an excellent Lactation Consultant will shorten your learning curve and prevent problems that will cost you even more money. But how do you know?

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empathy, expectations, imperfection, Lisa Bullard, mothering, parenting, working -

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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compassion, expectations, guilt, Jasmine Wood, mommy brain, mothering, newbabynewpaltzblog, Rita, transitions, working -

We’re On Our Way Home….

We’re On Our Way Home….
This week I find myself with a bit of writer’s block… My mind is scattered after being out of town for a week, the first half of the week spent camping with my little family, the second half of the week grieving the loss of a loved one on my husband side’s of the family.

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emotions, expectations, guilt, imperfection, Jasmine Wood, joy, mommy brain, newbabynewpaltzblog, overwhelm, Rita, spring, working -

Finding calm within the chaos

Finding calm within the chaos
With gardening season in full swing, my daughter’s seemingly exponential pace and zest for life, my husband in Manhattan for work, dog sitting, and my GMO education outreach here in town, my head has just slowed to a stationary position (from full on spinning for the last couple days).

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