My Birth Story Is Something I Never Expected
About 39 weeks into my pregnancy, my doctors had been advising me to walk more. I had gestational diabetes so it was best to give birth early and avoid fetal macrosomia – having a newborn who’s larger...
View ArticleMy Breastfeeding Journey
Breastfeeding eight babies… How did my mom do it when I struggled feeding just one? At least during the first six weeks, breastfeeding felt like a daunting task. Is it really this hard? Or do I simply...
View Article6 Truths About Parenting Every Couple Needs to Hear
More than a year ago, Neil and I sat with a few couples who recently, and not so recently, had a baby. As we talked with them, many of the burning questions on my mind were (honestly) shopping-related....
View Articlei.am.issa
issa www.iamissa.com is the continuation of our failed attempt with www.teacherissa.com. I’m neil, www.kartonista.com, and this will be my first and last post on this website. As of this writing, Issa...
View ArticleYin Vibes
Dark. Negative. Passive. Moon. Feminine. That’s what Yin means. Immobile. Constrained. Just like a pupa: never feeding..never moving. Maybe I lack plans. Or worse, I seem to lack direction. I don’t...
View ArticleSweet Sleep
Do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and...
View ArticleThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamas: A Review
“Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows.” – John Betjeman Do you agree with John? “Not completely,” maybe you’d say. The Boy in the Striped...
View ArticleThe Art of Large Group Travel Planning
Traveling in a large group can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be quite daunting. If you have ever tried to plan a trip for more than one person, you know that booking flights and hotels is...
View ArticleGrateful for the Gift of Travel in 2022: A Journey to Remember
In 2022, our adventures brought us closer to our loved ones and gave us priceless memories that we will always remember. Even if we forget, this post will serve as a reminder of the amazing times we...
View ArticleFrom Shortcuts to Winning Strategies: What Arcade Games Reveal About Child...
Arcades are full of wonder and excitement for children, providing insight into how they are growing and evolving. As a parent, it has been fascinating to watch my child, Cyd, navigate the challenges in...
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