On April 25, Williams sent a letter to parents defending these “birthday spankings” and explaining what actually happens at school on a child’s birthday. “When a student’s name is called in the morning to come to the office to celebrate their special day/birthday, they may receive birthday spankings along with a birthday/special day pencil and a piece of candy,” she wrote in the letter that was tweeted by CBS’s Dan Haggerty....
Elizabeth Comensky isn’t just a mom to a beautiful little girl; she is also a strong advocate for parents who’ve faced miscarriages and stillbirth. Although she quickly conceived her toddler, Gemma, and had an easy pregnancy, Comensky has since experienced heartbreak with three other pregnancies that resulted in two miscarriages and a recent stillbirth. At just 28 years old, this mom has endured more pain than some have in a lifetime, but she refuses to see herself as anything but one thing: a survivor....
Q: What are some good ways to help a baby who spits up often after feedings? Sarah says: My son Aiden often spit up after eating. I always kept a good supply of receiving blankets handy in every room to help catch the spit up. He spit up so much that burp cloths were a joke and we found receiving blankets provided better coverage! It would help when we kept Aiden elevated after feedings....
Few things scream love more than a surprise breakfast-in-bed spread, especially when the tray’s adorned with fresh red roses or rose petals. It’s a simple and classic gesture of affection, and — unlike picking out a piece of jewelry or clothing — one that no one can go wrong with doing for their partner. Personalize it by cooking up their breakfast-weakness meal and having their coffee made just the way they like it....
“We would regularly watch Jurassic Park or it would coincidentally be on TV. It sort of became our thing. We would go to dinosaur museums and exhibits on dates,” she said. “It was amazing. You could tell it was the best day of their life.” Congrats Courtney and Billy!
“I thought about how deceiving that photo is,” Phelece told Yahoo Style. “I also thought about how so many women who purchased this bathing suit look nothing like the model in the photo, and that does not make us wrong, that makes us human.” More from CafeMom: Finally: A String Bikini That Actually Works for Plus-Size Women Any of these societal constructs may make someone feel self-conscious and unworthy of wearing whatever they want....
We could be entering the two toughest parenting weeks of the year. Greedy, sugar-charged kids with no school, no structure, and no sense of decency are suddenly roaming your halls at ungodly hours — like noon. What will you do? Turn to Ask Dad, of course. A mother says her husband still insists on spanking the kids and she’s totally opposed. She wonders if she has to just get used to it or try to convince him he’s wrong....
What was once “wonderful” becomes “icky and weird.” And suddenly you’re getting looks and groans. “If he can ask for it, he probably shouldn’t get it,” they will tell you. And I should know. I nursed until my son was 26 months old, and boy, did I hear it. I’m an extended breastfeeder and loved the boosted immunity, relaxation, and bond continued nursing gave my son. So why does this story out of England freak me out a little?...
There is a scene in This Is 40 that has the characters talking about what would happen if your spouse passed away, gently, softly, of course. Yes, fantasizing what life would be like if you were separated by death. I will admit that I have done this. Not in the way you think. I don’t want my husband to die. Ever. I’m not fantasizing about it in a romantic way — I’m thinking of it in one of the oh my gosh what if this happened what the heck would I do kind of way....
In fact, according to Harvard researchers, 32,000 fewer people would die every year if male doctors practiced more like women. Yet, women doctors are still treated as inferior to their male counterparts. Medical schools pay them less. Pharmaceutical companies give them less money for research. And according to several accomplished doctors who spoke with Revelist, even their patients discount them. iStock One day in the emergency room, Klein walked into a patient’s room and introduced herself as “Dr....
24/7 LC is a membership program available through the MyMedela phone app. Using the app, moms can make instant video calls to bilingual board-certified lactation consultants from Pacify Health and get real-time feedback, advice, and support 24 hours day. Medela More from CafeMom: New Mom Apologizes For Ever Thinking That Women Breastfeed in Public ‘For Attention’ Brian Warren, senior digital solutions manager at Medela USA, says the company came up with the idea for 24/7 LC because it wanted to find a better way to offer breastfeeding moms support....
Believe it or not, that is basically the story of Fran Drescher’s first marriage to Peter Marc Jacobson, the creator of her hit show The Nanny. Drescher, who is now happily married to a “straight man who loves taking off” her clothes, was recently honored for her advocacy for gay rights at the Stonewall Community Foundation Vision Awards this week. She joked that she had a “gay art dealer, a gay dermatologist … a gay ex-husband!...
Of course, fertility treatment is grueling on all kinds of levels. There’s the schedule of doctor appointments that must be kept with military-like precision, and a medication schedule that’s the same. Not to mention scheduled sex, if you haven’t gone the high-tech route yet. Also, little to none of this is covered by insurance, so it’s hard on the pocketbook, especially in this economy when accessing some cash for treatments by refinancing your home isn’t an option anymore....
Wait, those gym rats still intimidate me. But I am getting used to them. I go to the gym almost every day. I got hooked last November, and I have had so much fun, I can’t stop. Hopefully, my workout enthusiasm will last. I even shower there. And I’ve made lots of mom and trainer friends. Because I’m there so often, I’m starting to see funny things, things that bug me, and some really bad gym etiquette....
Here are some tips for giving your guy amazing oral sex: Start gently, with your man standing and facing you, as you kneel or squat in front of him — that way, he can fall back on the bed when the sensations become too intense. Take the shaft of his penis in both of your hands, putting all your fingers on the shaft without touching the head of the penis....
But here’s the issue with BMI: It’s overly simplistic. It asks for two measurements — height and weight — and then assigns you a number based on what you put in. If you’re 18.5-24.9, you’re “healthy.” If you’re 25 to 29.9, you’re overweight. Anything under 18 is underweight, and anything over 30 is obese. Sounds way too easy, right? Additionally, the threshold for an overweight BMI was LOWERED in 1998 from a 27....
You’d think a home pregnancy test would be easy. After all, you just … pee on a stick. And wait a couple minutes. Then look at it. All done! Right? NOT SO FAST! The truth is most people suck at following directions. Badly. Horribly. Even when it comes to something as “simple” as peeing on a piece of plastic. There is also the few minutes of angst between peeing and results, and things go wrong....
Hot, nude yoga is reportedly rising in popularity with classes being held in cities across the country from Boston to Salt Lake City, Utah. While they are usually single-sex only and are most popular with gay men, there are also co-ed classes to be found … if that’s your thing. Fans say it’s a way to strengthen one’s yoga practice and develop a sense of community. Aaron Star, founder of naked yoga, told MSNBC: “A lot of people, especially living in New York, don’t get the opportunity to connect with people in an intimate way....
How many ultrasounds you’ll have while pregnant is a topic of discussion around here. I spoke to Dr. Eva K. Pressman, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Rochester, about what pregnant moms can expect. How many sonograms should a woman have while pregnant? What’s “normal?” There is no exact standard for ultrasound evaluation during pregnancy in this country — a woman can typically expect one or two....
More from CafeMom: 11 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Use Dry Shampoo First off, a few pointers: The look does definitely work better with straight, skinny jeans or jeggings, if you can get on board with those! (Here’s one super-easy to wear, flattering pair from American Eagle.) Boot cut jeans are doable, too, and we’ll explore what needs to be done differently when attempting to tuck those! Also, the following is needed: A pair of jeans of course, mid-calf or knee-high length and fitted (aka not bulky or bunchy) socks, and boots that have some room at the shaft....
