A woman in the Red Hook, Brooklyn Ikea store reported being sent to the family washroom because she was breastfeeding publicly--though covered--in the store. She and her 6 ½ month old daughter then had to wait in line at this facility, causing the hungry babe to get very … [Read more...]
NY Passes Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights
New York state government finally got back to work and has passed a law to help encourage breastfeeding. Interestingly enough, the same week, a mother was pushed into breastfeeding in a family restroom at a Brooklyn Ikea store. (Maybe those lawmakers spent too much time … [Read more...]
Dating and the Single Parent
During my older son’s pregnancy and when he was a baby, I was a single mama. I lived with another single mama and the two of us formed a sort of network with other single mamas. In our circle, we had variations in the father’s relationship with the child. In my case and that of … [Read more...]
What Not to Say to Pregnant Women
Look at you, ya beautiful pregnant woman! You glow! There you are, ready to bring life into this world, waddling through grocery stores and Farmers’ Markets. Feeling beautiful and just a little spacey. Well, what do you know? Turns out that holding the gift of life in your womb … [Read more...]
Pesticides Are Problematic for Older Kids, Too
We used to think that kids were susceptible to pesticides until age 2. Now, researchers who are apparently trying to freak us out again have discovered that the toxic affects of pesticides are pervasive until age 7. The kids are lacking a particular enzyme until they reach that … [Read more...]
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