When you are faced with something that feels impossible and you struggle to believe you can succeed, what gives you the confidence and determination to focus on moving past that hurdle? What if you aren’t the one struggling,… Read More

What do you remember about the early days of parenting? Perhaps it’s the late nights, early mornings, and frequent feedings. Or maybe it’s the cuddles you shared with your newborn as you gazed at those tiny fingers and… Read More

As a new parent, I was unsure of so many things. My experiences to that point were nothing like the books I read during pregnancy (I hadn’t yet been introduced to The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding.) Why did… Read More

How do you fit exercise into your daily life? As a parent of small children, you’re typically in motion. However, this doesn’t equal a satisfying workout for everyone. Recently, Jen posed this question to the LLL USA Facebook… Read More

S. Nelson, USA From infancy on, children need loving guidance which reflects acceptance of their capabilities and sensitivity to their feelings. – La Leche League International philosophy statement I was raised in a home where there was a… Read More

No matter the choices you make as a parent, you’ve probably heard – either face-to-face or second hand – that someone is critical of a choice you’ve made. It might be about feeding, sleep arrangements, caregivers, if your… Read More

Anne-Marie Studer, Grand Forks, North Dakota Editor’s Note: This article was originally published as “Personal Essay: Mom’s Big Adventure” in the Winter 2020/2021 issue of Northern LLLights, the Area Leaders’ Letter for Minnesota and the Dakotas. It has… Read More

Editor’s Note: No two families look the same. The structure of each family is different. In the following blog post, each person speaks from their own experience. Take what might work in your family and leave the rest!… Read More