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, My husband and I are stuck in a dating rut. We haven’t gone out on a date for at least 6 months. We’re tired all the time and low on funds, so we can’t do anything too over the top. I want to “spice things up,” but honestly don’t remember how to do… Read More
Dear yayas, How do you know when you’re “done” having kids? We have two children–one boy and one girl–and I just don’t feel like I’m done having babies. My partner is on the fence. We know there’s a lot of factors to consider, but does this feeling of wanting more ever go away? – Pondering… Read More
Dear yayas, I’m starting to feel like my husband and I aren’t on the same page when it comes to parenting. We have a 6 month old and a 3 year old and lately there have just been so many moments where I’m trying to stay on schedule and he just, I don’t know, doesn’t… 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
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
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
Dear yayas, How do we limit bad behaviors our preschooler picks up from school? We have one child, an almost four-year-old daughter who is in preschool a few days a week. Lately, she’s been coming home from school and yelling “stop it!” in an ugly tone to us (and even at inanimate objects) in various situations… Read More