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White People: Here’s How You Can Help After The Racist Attack In Virginia

Posted on August 13, 2017August 15, 2017 by MotherWise

In the aftermath of the white supremacist terrorist attack in Virginia yesterday, I'm urging my white friends to resist saying things like: "Hate has no place in America!" Or "This is not the America we know!" Or "They're just white...Read More

It’s World Breastfeeding Week: Here’s 6 Reasons You Should Care

Posted on August 5, 2017August 5, 2017 by MotherWise

Originally published at Mothering.com World Breastfeeding Week is a yearly worldwide celebration of breastfeeding. Beginning August 1st this year, World Breastfeeding Week aims to promote education and support for breastfeeding, to help encourage more mothers to meet their goals. Why do we...Read More

An Open Letter to the Lifeguard Who Complained About a Breastfeeding Mother

To The Male Lifeguard Who Dared To Shame A Breastfeeding Mother

Posted on August 3, 2017October 9, 2017 by MotherWise

Dear Male Lifeguard, Yesterday I attended my first nurse-in, a response to an incident at a local pool where a mother was told to cover up while breastfeeding her infant. It’s unfortunate that we have to organize such events, but...Read More

The World Health Organization Endorses Breastfeeding Selfies

The World Health Organization Endorses Brelfies — Breastfeeding Selfies!

Posted on August 3, 2017October 9, 2017 by MotherWise

The breastfeeding selfie. A nurturing act of empowerment, a promotion of breastfeeding, and a counterculture resistance movement which tends to elicit strong opinions. A common sentiment when breastfeeding photos are shared is, "Why would anyone share this publicly??? This is...Read More

Senator Makes History By Breastfeeding Her Baby In Parliament

Posted on May 10, 2017 by MotherWise

In what should be a normal, everyday event, an Australian Senator has made history by being the first woman to (successfully and legally) breastfeed her baby in Parliament. The Senator, Larissa Waters, had recently returned from maternity leave and --...Read More

Target Has A Shocking New Breastfeeding Policy

Posted on April 1, 2017 by MotherWise

Originally published at Mothering.com Target has a surprising breastfeeding policy -- and it's shockingly good! After several incidences of mothers being asked to cover up or move while breastfeeding, Target has implemented a new training policy. This is great news for...Read More

Doulas Have A Duty To Talk About Circumcision

Posted on March 25, 2017January 4, 2018 by MotherWise

Do doulas have an ethical obligation to ensure that all new parents know the truth about circumcision? These doulas say yes. When I was pregnant with my first baby nine years ago, my doula was a personal friend, someone whose...Read More

People Are Loving This Viral Video From the Netherlands to Trump

Posted on January 25, 2017January 25, 2017 by MotherWise

You need to see this viral video the Netherlands made for Drumpf. The impression is perfection. The political commentary is sharp. The mockery of Drumpf is beautiful and well-justified. The message comes from a satirical news program Zondag met Lubach, with the...Read More

Why I’m Still Not Doing Santa, and I Haven’t Ruined Christmas Yet!

Posted on December 19, 2016February 22, 2018 by MotherWise

Not everyone keeps a naughty or nice list. And not everyone chooses to tell their kids Santa is real. One mom tells us why she doesn't do Santa Claus. 'Tis the season! The season to destroy the holiday spirit by debating...Read More

3 Reasons I Don’t Make My Kids Believe In Santa

Posted on December 14, 2016December 7, 2020 by MotherWise

Controversial parenting topics are endless, but none gets people quite so upset as the choice to not make kids believe in Santa. Why would we want to ruin their childhood like that? Why must we squash all magic and imagination? Why...Read More

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Changing The World With Our Parenting Choices

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