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Nursing Necklaces: A Solution for the Distracted Nurser

When my daughter was a newborn, breastfeeding was pretty relaxing. Once she latched on, she’d eat for about 20 minutes straight without ever coming up for air. I could count on relaxing during these times, and often caught a few ZZZ’s while she filled up her little belly. The older my daughter got, the less relaxing nursing sessions became. I still cherish our special breastfeeding moments together, but I’m definitely not getting any power naps in while she dines. Where she used to be blissfully unaware of the world around her, my baby girl is now as nosy as they … Continue reading →

Grandma’s Necklace

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My mother recently revealed a secret she uses to entice our young son to spend time effortlessly in her arms (and, subsequently, away from his parents). Part of the reason she plots for such assurances of holding her grandson is that she feels like she is a stranger to him. As I’ve said before my wife and I live near 1000 miles away from family. The distance between Grandson and Grandparents is a great distance only closed (partially) by video chat via the internet. My mother was tired of being “digital Grandma.” She revealed her secret to me and I … Continue reading →

Pincer Grasp Practice

If your child is seven to nine months old, you may notice he is starting to attempt picking things up with his pointing finger and thumb. This, my friends, is called the pincer grasp. It’s an important milestone for babies to reach, because it enables to them to pick up small objects, such as peas, cheerios, freckles, or moles. “Freckles or moles?” you ask. That’s what my daughter is using her pincer grasp for. I was nursing her the other day and had just allowed myself to relax. She was latched on, my feet were up, and everything was great. … Continue reading →