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Lawmaker Suggests Sexually Assaulting Breastfeeding Moms

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by MotherWise
In a wildly misguided expression of misogyny and toxic masculinity, a lawmaker in the New Hampshire State House expressed his desire to sexually assault mothers who breastfeed in public. A 2016 bill proposed in New Hampshire would make it a...Read More
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Why All Moms Need To Know About The “Incel” Community

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 by MotherWise
By now, you've probably heard the term "incel," and you might be wondering what it means. What is an incel? And what does it have to do with terrorism? The truth is horrifying, and everyone -- especially parents -- need...Read More
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3 Things This Homeschooling Mom Wants You To Know After A School Shooting

Posted on February 22, 2018February 23, 2018 by MotherWise
Another horrific school shooting happened in the United States. This is what I want you to know as a homeschooling mom. I spent Valentine's Day with my husband and kids, oblivious to the outside world. We put the usual homeschool...Read More
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Cry With Me! Watch These Viral Pregnancy Announcement Videos

Posted on January 28, 2018 by MotherWise
Is it just me, or do pregnancy announcement videos turn you into a giddy mess? The surprise, the excitement, the joy -- I'm a puddle on the floor. If you're like me and you love pregnancy announcements, these viral videos...Read More
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25+ DIY Natural Holiday Gift Ideas

Posted on December 6, 2017August 2, 2020 by MotherWise
Overwhelmed by the chaos of the holidays? DIY natural holiday gifts are the perfect solution. The holiday season has arrived! Many families are choosing to forgo excessive spending and consumption in favor of simple, homemade gifts. We can reduce our effect...Read More
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Here’s Why You Might Want To Ditch The Newborn Eye Drops

Posted on December 4, 2017March 10, 2018 by MotherWise
Most babies in the United States receive newborn eye drops shortly after birth. But why? Turns out, it's an unnecessary intervention. If you're anything like me, your first pregnancy was pretty typical in terms of common interventions. Ultrasounds? Of course!...Read More
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Breastfeeding 101: The Ultimate Guide To Breastfeeding For Beginners

Posted on November 20, 2017March 11, 2018 by MotherWise
Myths about breastfeeding run rampant. This guide has everything all new parents need to know! Most new mothers in the United States attempt to breastfeed, but very few are breastfeeding a short time later. Many new mothers feel unempowered and unsupported...Read More
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Recommendations Finally ‘Allow’ Women to Eat During Labor

Posted on November 10, 2017 by MotherWise
For years, women have fought for their right to eat during labor. The research is finally catching up. I wasn't allowed to eat during labor. Like most mothers in the U.S., my first birth took place in a hospital. The...Read More
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Research Confirms That Homebirth is Safe, Costs Less

Posted on October 11, 2017October 11, 2017 by MotherWise
Considering a homebirth? Good news! Two recent studies found that mothers with low-risk pregnancies should be considered safe candidates for giving birth at home. Not only that, but homebirths save "an average $2,338" compared to hospital births. I had my second...Read More

Record Number of NFL Players Take A Knee After Trump Insults

Posted on September 24, 2017September 25, 2017 by MotherWise
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was the first NFL player to take a knee during the National Anthem as a statement on the USA and its proliferation of police brutality and systemic racism. If peaceful protests did nothing,...Read More

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    This one! I get it — parenting is hard. But ther This one! I get it — parenting is hard. But there’s so much hypocrisy in parenting, where we demand that kids have more self control and emotional regulation than we, as adults with fully developed brains, regularly practice. Modeling is essential. Developing our own self-control and emotional regulation is essential. Treat your kids the way you want them to behave in the world 💖 Via https://instagram.com/bonnieharrisparenting #gentleparenting #gentlediscipline #parenting #childhood #emotionalintelligence
    Nazis transformed public education to align with t Nazis transformed public education to align with their propaganda, including forcing teachers to get Nazi approval for every book they had in their classrooms, and installing new curriculum. Teachers in the USA are currently being told that they cannot discuss the existence of LGBTQ people, nor can they teach any history that might make white kids uncomfortable, and they must seek approval for their classroom libraries and curriculum plans. Anything and everything that isn’t whitewashed propaganda is called “critical race theory,” (which is an evidence-based course taught in law school, not elementary school). “Critical race theory” is the new boogieman, with parents buying into extreme right wing propaganda, preaching components of white supremacy, and proposing bills that literally have names like “stop woke.” This is, just like the Nazis, under the guise of “protecting children.” In reality, it’s about promoting a profoundly bigoted educational system that denies wrongdoing and whitewashes its own history. It’s about targeting LGBTQ people and people of color, denying the reality of systemic oppression. Terms like “critical race theory” are used and propagandized to whip gullible/bigoted parents into a frenzy, to get them to adhere to the white supremacist agenda. See also: “Marxist,” “leftist,” and “communist.” Blatant lies include, “Preschoolers are being taught sex from their teachers!” and “White kids are being taught to hate themselves!” Remember that the Red Scare and McCarthyism were largely supported and justified at that time, but are now typically considered paranoid propaganda driven by extreme right wing agitators. How will this attack on education be viewed in years to come?
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    According to the Gottman research on marriage, one According to the Gottman research on marriage, one of the most important things people can do to nurture their relationships is called “turning towards.” That means when your partner has something cool to show you or something to say, turn towards them, listen intently, be present, and respond with enthusiasm. This is essential for the parent-child relationship too. It can be tough, because kids talk a lot, and parents are busy and often distracted. But taking those moments to put the phone down, stop what we’re doing, and get on our kids’ level to truly listen, can make all the difference. #gentleparenting #parenting #attachmentparenting #emotionalintelligence #gottman
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    WE’VE BEEN SAYING. “Even in couples who thin WE’VE BEEN SAYING. “Even in couples who think that they have achieved an equal division of labour, the more hidden forms of care generally end up falling to the woman. In fact, an increasing body of research indicates that, for household responsibilities, women perform far more cognitive and emotional labour than men. Understanding why could help explain why gender equality has not only stalled, but is going backwards, despite being more discussed than ever... Experts say that this hidden work comes in three overlapping categories. There’s cognitive labour – which is thinking about all the practical elements of household responsibilities, including organising playdates, shopping and planning activities. Then there’s emotional labour, which is maintaining the family’s emotions; calming things down if the kids are acting up or worrying about how they are managing at school. Third, the mental load is the intersection of the two: preparing, organising and anticipating everything, emotional and practical, that needs to get done to make life flow... A follow-up study a year later showed couples explained away some of these gendered behaviours. Both men and women suggested that the unequal division of mental labour was because one partner worked longer hours, or stated that women were 'temperamentally interested in being organised' – that they were simply good at planning ahead. This is a misconception that other studies have debunked – women aren’t naturally better at planning, organising or multitasking, they are just expected to do it more and so eventually become better at it." #equality #parenting #egalitarian #motherhood #feminism #womensrights
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