I’m always trying to figure out how to be a better mom. There’s no denying that we’re a generation of parents who are largely addicted to our smartphones. Between updating my Facebook status, scanning Twitter, and reading emails as they arrive in my inboxes, I realized that I was spending more face-time with my cell […]
I’m very fortunate to work from home as a freelance writer and author. This means I’m a stay-at-home mom and I get to raise my own children, squeezing in work when they’re asleep or their father is home to tend to their needs. I feel privileged to do what I do—but is staying home to […]
When you suffer from an eating disorder, it permeates your entire life. Everything, in some way or another, revolves around food and eating (or not eating, as the case may be). For me, it took years of suffering to recognize that I was sick, and then it took years of therapy to recover. Ultimately, it […]
For most of my life, I’ve struggled with disordered eating. Prior to getting married, I saw a renowned therapist in my area. She helped me understand what healthy eating and a functional relationship with food looked like. But I had little hope of ever feeling “normal” about eating. A few months after our wedding, my […]
It’s important for new moms to educate themselves on the safety of all things baby related—and this is especially true for toys since they spend so much time in your little one’s mouth. Amanda Edwards offers some great tips on toy safety and choosing the best playthings for your tot. For more fantastic MamiTV videos […]
Have you been noticing that your baby seems mesmerized by watching you eat? It might just be time to start introducing solid foods into the mix. If you aren’t quite sure how to get started, Amanda Edwards has some great tips for new moms on the ins and outs of expanding your little one’s palate. […]
I simply can’t stomach lying to my kids about much of anything, let alone Santa Claus. Here’s why I don’t lie to my kids about Santa and how I manage to keep the magic of Christmas alive sans The Bearded One. I was raised in a Jewish household, but spent more time in a Catholic […]
Standing is a natural instinct for us humans, so baby doesn’t need too much prodding to attempt this milestone. Although a little support is much appreciated! Amanda Edwards gives you a quick overview of what to expect, and how to help, as your little one gets one step (pun intended!) closer to walking. For more […]
The experts say that a mother can decipher the meaning behind her child’s cries from about eight weeks of age. They say a mami should be able to tell when her baby is hungry, wet, tired, lonely, too cold or too hot based on the sound of the cry. Well, I’m a mother of two […]