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Attachment Parenting

June 5, 2010

So I recently joined the BaltAP (Baltimore attachment parenting) yahoo group.  I never really had heard the term “attachment parenting” before I had Connor and even after I heard it I was still confused about what it actually is.  I decided to join the group to find out for sure, and to meet some other local [...]

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Human Pacifier

February 1, 2010

We have almost completely phased out my son’s pacifier. I say almost because my husband uses it as a crutch and it is for him more than it is for Connor. He complains that I have the “real thing” and it’s not fair that he has nothing to soothe him with. I keep telling him, [...]

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Breastfeeding for the Busy Mom

November 10, 2009

Breastfeeding is one of the single most important natural and healthy ways to raise a baby.  It it not only the most perfect nutrition for baby, but it facilitates an important bonding experience between mom and baby.  During my pregnancy I had no idea what to expect from breastfeeding.  I went to a breastfeeding class, [...]

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Weaning Breast-fed Baby and Nutrition

November 4, 2009

During my pregnancy I read that babies need mothers milk for at least 1 year.  I had it in my mind that I would breastfeed my son for at least that amount of time.  My son will be 11 months old this Sunday  and I know that we are no where near weaning in another [...]

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