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It had to happen sooner or later. My 17-month-old had her first full-blown, all-out tantrum yesterday. I am not even sure what it was about (which is often the case with tantrums, is it not?) Sure, she’s been upset in … More
Today’s Mom-to-Mom question comes from Rachael who left the following comment on the post Getting Your Child to Sleep through the Night: We too, have tried Dr. Jay Gordon’s method, but modified it exactly as you would, and had great … More
When I discussed How to Teach Your Baby Nursing Manners, I gave a rather tongue-in-cheek list of categories for “misbehaving” nurslings: Scratcher, Dentist, Biter, Lookie-Loo, Sipper, Twiddler, Gymnast and Self-Server. While experienced nursing mothers will know those labels are applied … More
When I wrote about Five Toddler Sleep Lessons, Rosemary left a question in the comments section: Interesting to read all your experiences and to see what a common problem this is…I’m in a tough situation so your advice would be … More
Some women breastfeed for the health benefits for their babies and themselves. Some women breastfeed for the cost savings. Some women do it as part of a parenting style. And some women do it for a combination of those reasons. … More
Remember this Mom-to-Mom question asking for tips for traveling with a nursling and for advice about nursing in a dress at a wedding? This toddler nursing photo addresses the second part of the question by demonstrating one way of breastfeeding … More
Many children nurse well into toddlerhood. If a toddler suddenly stops nursing altogether, there are two possible causes: (1) a toddler nursing strike triggered by an illness, teething, or emotional event, or (2) self-weaning. How can you tell the difference, … More
Welcome to the May Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month participants share stories related to breastfeeding (see entries at the end of this post). My story represents the end of the story — how it turns out when a mother practices … More
This toddler nursing photo shows a mother and her son breastfeeding in the tram car at the San Diego Zoo. I wish more people understood that breastfeeding helps make such excursions with little ones simpler and more fun! Many mothers … More
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For this latest installment in the Mom-to-Mom question and answer series, I hope you will leave a comment to help a mom struggling with something familiar to many us — getting a good night’s sleep! Even if you don’t have … More
This Friday, December 12, 2008, ABC’s 20/20 will run a piece on “Extreme Breastfeeding: When to Stop?” You can see a preview video of the interview that features lactation consultant Robyn, who breastfeeds her 5-year-old kindergartner. Robyn is very well-spoken … More
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Kelley wrote to me with the following question: My 10 month old babe has started to come over (she’s been walking for about two months now). She starts to nurse, and then as soon as my milk drops she fusses … More
