Entries by Amanda Edwards

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Bedtime Battles: When My Kids Won’t Go to Sleep

When I’m home by myself to put the girls to bed, I cannot begin to express just how challenging it is. Seriously, it seems impossible. The main issue right now is that Annabelle, my newborn, is simply refusing to stay put anywhere peacefully (unless she’s asleep) anytime after 11am. Before then, she can tolerate a […]

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What No One Tells You About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is hard, really hard. The books, videos, and even mothers who have done it seem to always say what a lovely, rewarding experience nursing is. So often, the difficulties are left out and are only discovered by the poor new mommy as she’s trying to figure out how to care for her little bundle […]

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Post-Theater Massacre: Aurora Moms Not Scared

The theater massacre in my hometown of Aurora, Colorado has had a great impact on our community. We are grieving the loss of the 12 individuals who were killed, but we’re also trying to maintain a sense of hope as we learn more about what happened, why, and what the future holds for us as […]