The Benefits of Extended Breastfeeding
In times of teething, illness, or when your child hurts themselves, breastfeeding provides comfort and delivers painkilling properties. How cool is that?!
Breastfeeding is good for baby, mama and the earth!
Why Breastfeed Past Babyhood
We know that breastmilk is an excellent source of nutrition into the 2nd year and beyond, but what else motivates natural term breastfeeding?
My Sisters and I Breastfed Each Other's Kids!
Breastfeeding didn't come completely naturally. My mother told me that it would take three hard weeks of painful, sore nipples until it became easy. And she was right!
Breastfeeding is so Much More than Food to Your Toddler
Breastfeeding is more than milk, it’s comfort, closeness, love, protection, safety, nourishment and calmness.
Gentle Parenting a Child with Down Syndrome
How did having a child with additional needs affect our gentle parenting approach? It's been the perfect answer to the challenges we’ve faced.
Breastfeeding my Down Baby
When life as a parent of a child with additional needs is a whirlwind of therapies, appointments and groups, breastfeeding provides reconnection.
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