Carrie Lauth

Your baby has grown so fast that before you know it, you're thinking about weaning. Now what? Here are a few tips to help make the transition easier for you and your little one. #1: Be Flexible Weaning is best when done gradually. Child-led weaning is great because you nurse until your...

You have spent awhile getting used to breastfeeding your child at home and getting into a comfortable routine. Traveling can really mix up this routine and present new challenges, especially for a breastfeeding mother. Here are a few tips that can help ease you into a more enjoyable and comfortable...

Let me preface this article by saying that breastfeeding is not hard for every woman, or for every baby. In fact for some, things happen quite easily and there are few challenges. But for some mothers, even the ones determined to breastfeed their babies, breastfeeding is hard. They speak of...

Is nursing baby to sleep a good idea? I mean, we mothers know that babies often fall sleep nursing. After all, the breast is a great source of comfort to them and is a place they feel safe and familiar. In addition, the fat in mom's milk helps make baby...

What could be more basic than popcorn? You just pull the bag out of its plastic wrap and pop it in the microwave, right? Sure, if you want to ingest a whole lot of extra chemical "goodies" along with your popcorn. But if you want just the popcorn, oil, salt...

No parent likes to see their little one in pain and unfortunately, diaper rashes can cause your baby to cry, scratch and complain. Many conventional diaper rash creams offer little or no treatment, and can actually cause the rash to become worse, especially if they contain questionable ingredients that are...

Once you've made the decision to take the plunge and homeschool your child, you have only begun to answer the myriad of questions out there concerning how and what you are going to teach. How soon do you officially start? How structured will the curriculum be? How much should you...

Modern parents are concerned about the effects of technology on their kids. Younger and younger children are spending more and more time interacting not with human beings, but with gadgets - cell phones, computers, video games, and other devices. Do we have reason to be concerned, and if yes, how...

Couples wishing to avoid pregnancy are met with a challenge. The most effective birth control methods are also the most likely to harm a woman's health or have nasty side effects. Research has shown that many couples who choose natural family planning do so because it has no worrisome side...

No matter what your current economic situation, it's important to know how to save money. In addition to safeguarding you when hard times hit, frugal practices are often better for the environment. Here are ten tips to get you started on the frugal path. Buy used. If it's not a safety hazard...