I started writing today, and I was going off on so many tangents that I finally decided to cut myself off and break up my various stories into a few posts. They’re all loosely related to a theme, which is that parenting is like gardening. Both of them require delayed gratification and a healthy dose … [Read more…]
After publishing the weekly roundup, I realized that the monthly Sling Babies meeting will be tomorrow, Wednesday, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Guilderland Public Library. Roots & Wisdom will be holding a three week series, Wee Ones in the Garden on Tuesdays, from 10-11 am at the Fehr Avenue Garden in Schenectady. … [Read more…]
So, I’ve just heard that Breathing Room is starting a Baby and Me Yoga class this Sunday at 2 pm (6 mos. to beginning crawlers).  I know, I know: there are all sorts of classes starting all the time. But I know that moms with teensy babies often are looking for anything, anywhere, please-please-please, so … [Read more…]
So a mom of a teensy baby requested Saturday classes. You know I have a soft spot for moms of teensy babies. Lucky for me she lives right near me in Schenectady, which made things a little easier for me. One disclaimer: some of these are just the pre-set schedules, so it’s possible that not … [Read more…]
I was going to talk about breastfeeding in my Teensy Babies posts (here & here), but after I’d asked for suggestions on where to breastfeed, I realized that there was way too much information. I’ve divided the list into easy places to nurse for the brand-new mom, who’s really looking for privacy and quiet, and … [Read more…]
Last time I talked about teensy babies, I was urging those just-post-partum mommies to get out there and find their just-post-partum sisters. And you should. But there’s no need to limit yourself. You can take that teensy baby almost anywhere. The summer after M was born, our first year in the Capital District after years … [Read more…]
UPDATED: I’ve been finding more activities and throwing them onto this post since it was first published. -K. This topic is so very close to my heart that I know I’ll ramble. So if you want to cut to the chase, head on down to the bolds & bullet points. Â And of course this … [Read more…]
