Remember when you used to go out on dates before you were married? Yeah, I don’t either… But, I *think* it involved getting dressed up, having fun, a few butterflies, holding hands, flirting, and trying to impress each other. There was so much anticipation and excitement…and after a while, familiarity and comfort. You’d found “the… Read More
Dear yayas, My 3.5 year-old daughter is obsessed with the word “mean.” She calls herself mean, other kids mean, objects mean, strangers mean, her dad mean. We don’t use the word a lot and I model alternative ways to describe people/things. It can be funny at times, but it’s almost an obsession! It’s a “stage”… Read More
Dear yayas, My 2 (almost 3) year old is driving me bonkers! I heard 3 is worse than 2…is this true? I’m going to need some tips (and a drink!) if we’re going to get through this challenging stage! Any pointers? – Desperate in Delaware Hi Desperate in Delaware, Each age and stage comes with… Read More
Dear yayas, I’ve been nursing my baby for about six months now, at home and in public. I didn’t think much of it until the other day at the store when I looked up from nursing to see an older couple scowling at me. I’m not an idiot, it was pretty obvious they were disgusted… Read More
Motherhood can feel pretty isolating, especially in the first few weeks and months after baby is born. Being part of a moms group that meets in person can be life changing. A mama tribe can provide much needed friendship, support, and learning opportunities—for you and your child. I started two successful moms groups that still… Read More
From time to time, I’ll host guest bloggers on yayamamas.com to create the space for other moms to share their stories and expertise. Where We Are looks different for each mother and family. Today, my friend Livia gracefully talks about how gratitude and community helped her find her way as a modern stay-at-home mom. Thanks,… Read More
Dear yayas, I have been SO nauseous for the entire first half of my pregnancy! I feel like there is no end in sight to the nausea. I don’t feel like myself and am not really enjoying my pregnancy the way I thought I would. Any suggestions? – Miserable Mama Oh, Miserable Mama, I am… Read More
Many of us have been told to approach toddlerhood with the notion that we will be overrun by the “terrible twos” and ruled by “threenagers.” We’re taught to dread it before it even arrives. We see it coming, we’ve heard about it…but we’re so exhausted from the baby stage that a little independence doesn’t sound… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m 6 weeks pregnant with baby #2. My first is only 11 months old and still nursing (with no end in sight!). My goal is nurse her until the World Health Organization’s recommendation of breastfeeding until a minimum of age 2, but that means nursing while pregnant and then nursing her along with… Read More
I knew it was time to move forward with my vision for yayamamas when I found this post I’d written over two years ago. For two years I’ve been holding onto my dream of starting a blog. Wow. Now is definitely the time to put it out there. I re-discovered it while holding my squirmy… Read More