yayamamas Q&A!
Have a question about Motherhood? Toddler behavior? Teen attitudes? Co-parenting? Play groups? Pregnancy? Breastfeeding? Preschool? Ask the yayas! We’ll share compassionate, loving, educated ideas and answers to your questions.
It’s like sending a letter to Dear Abby, but instead of just one person giving their perspective, you’ll get a variety of answers from different moms. Because that’s how life really is… when it comes to parenting, there is no one “right” answer.
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Dear yayas, I have a family member who keeps buying the ugliest, most ridiculous baby clothes I have ever seen. We’re talking over a dozen since finding out I was pregnant. I don’t want to offend her, but none of the clothes are my style, they’re scratchy and uncomfortable, and honestly, every time I open… Read More
Dear yayas, How do I answer people’s constant questions about motherhood and my baby? I feel like people ask questions all the time like “Did you just fall in love with the baby the second you laid eyes on her?” or “Don’t you just love being a mom? Isnt’ it the best?” The truth is,… Read More
Dear yayas, Summer is almost here and I’m worried that my kids (ages 5 and 8) won’t have any fun this year. I know that sounds crazy, but money is tight, stress is high, no school schedule creates chaos in our house, and I’m already dreading it. And I feel guilty for even saying that… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m 16 weeks pregnant with my first baby and am planning a hospital birth. My husband will be with me. A few mom friends have talked about hiring doulas for their births. I don’t know much about them other than they are “certified birth attendants,” but I’m not sure what that means. Do… Read More
Dear yayas, I have been lucky enough to get to stay home with my daughter who recently turned 1 but to be honest, I’m a little nervous to stay home with my now toddler. I am considering going back to work in the Fall and it makes me feel guilty, but also a little scared.… Read More
Dear yayas, We have a family vacation planned this summer and I’m worried about flying with my 15 month old on a plane across the country. I’m afraid of how other people will treat us on the plane, that she’ll have meltdowns, and that it just won’t go well in general. Then there’s the what… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m a single mom. My daughter and I are doing just fine. But it is starting to feel like other people think we aren’t or something. I keep getting a lot of offers to “help” that aren’t actually helpful. For example, people wanting to watch the baby (she’s too young to be left… Read More
Dear yayas, I just had a baby and I have so many friends and family pressuring me to post photos and updates on social media. I don’t feel comfortable having my kid’s face on any social media, private or otherwise. What do I say to these constant requests? – Private Accountant Hi Private Accountant, Congratulations! Please… Read More
Dear yayas, This will be my first Mother’s Day as a mom. It feels really special to me, something I’ve waited for my whole life. I know this sounds silly, but I feel like my husband doesn’t realize just how important this day is for me. I don’t want to be disappointed if he ends… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m a boy mom; I have two awesome boys ages (almost) 2 and (almost) 4. It feels like I live in a whole different world than most of my friends (especially the ones who have at least one girl). There’s not a lot of quiet moments in my house. It feels like all… Read More