Why None of our Daughters Should Be Princesses

by Mama Lovejoy // January 6, 2017 // No Comments

As my almost 3-year-old daughter and I walked through the Disney store on a just-for-fun adventure to the mall, I saw the words “Be your own hero”. I try to take every opportunity I can to empower our daughter—last year... Continue reading →

A Surge of Serious Birth Defects in South America is Linked to a Spreading Virus

by Mama Lovejoy // December 24, 2015 // No Comments

Brazilian officials are warning women to delay getting pregnant, if possible, due to a surge in severe birth defects in newborns, believed to be linked to a rapidly spreading virus. Zika Virus and Microcephaly The disease believed to be causing... Continue reading →

How NICU Doctors Save Very Early Preemies

by Mama Lovejoy // December 18, 2015 // No Comments

At 23-weeks-5-days pregnant, lying in the hospital, Erin, felt her water break. She knew the odds weren’t good for her little boy, arriving four months early. But she saw the confidence in her Neonatologist’s eyes, even as he explained the... Continue reading →

Shattering Illusions: Caring for a Sick Baby

by Mama Lovejoy // December 12, 2015 // No Comments

My mom friends are shocked when they see my daughter climbing the playground, wearing a holter monitor. They expect us to coddle her and treat her as super-fragile, because of her heart condition. But, we let her play hard and... Continue reading →

It’s An Emergency

by Mama Lovejoy // December 1, 2015 // No Comments

By Allison Wilkinson I have three children ages 5 and under. It goes without saying that we have seen our fair share of the inside of the emergency room. Most of the trips have been the result of the Murphy’s... Continue reading →

4 Steps to Ditching Diapers: Tips from a Certified Potty Trainer

by Mama Lovejoy // November 6, 2015 // No Comments

When you think of potty training your toddler are you excited? Ha! Or do you envision bodily fluids all over your house, your child and yourself, and feel more like, “Oh, crap, I don’t want to deal with this”? Maybe... Continue reading →

15 Tips for a Better Behaved, Happier Child

by Mama Lovejoy // September 27, 2015 // No Comments

What’s your most epic tantrum story? Was it the time your child threw themselves on the ground at the mall, while everyone stared at you? Or was it when they threw their whole dinner on the floor? Was it the... Continue reading →

Five Keys to a New Mom’s Mental Health

by Mama Lovejoy // September 23, 2015 // No Comments

When an airplane is about to crash, you’re supposed to put your mask on first, before your baby’s. That’s for a reason. You have to take care of yourself first, so that you can then take care of the baby.... Continue reading →

10 Factors (That May Surprise You) Associated with Intelligence and Success

by Mama Lovejoy // September 19, 2015 // No Comments

I think it’s safe to say, we all want our kids to be smart and to succeed at making their dreams come true. And you’ve probably heard a lot of the standard advice for helping them to achieve a higher... Continue reading →

The Surprising Truth I Realized About My Miscarriage

by Mama Lovejoy // September 17, 2015 // No Comments

For every four women who have healthy pregnancies, there’s one woman quietly suffering the loss of her pregnancy. I guess we know that—that’s why so many women wait to tell anyone they’re pregnant. Because, what if you’re the one? Who... Continue reading →

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