We’re going to have a toddler and a newborn under one roof, in the heat of summer, during a global pandemic. Here’s an idea of what we’re doing different this time around with two under two.
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I knew the journey would be difficult at times and require patience and perseverance. I figured I would get bitten at some point during the teething process and I knew about mastitis and thrush (thankfully I didn’t experience either).
But other things came up. Unexpected things that no one talked about or seemed to have heard of. In this third and final part, I talk about those nursing potholes and share a little about my weaning experience.
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In my first post, I discussed the motivation behind my decision to breastfeed and the highs and lows of those first few months. Now I’m going to share a few tools and tips that helped me navigate this journey in hopes that some will help you or any nursing mothers you may know.
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I committed to the journey of nursing well before I had children. In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, and in preparation for welcoming my second daughter this month, I’m sharing my breastfeeding journey. This is the first article in a three-part series on the world of nursing, as I’ve come to know it.
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In the last 7+ years of “doing the work” as we say in the racial justice community, I’ve thought about the spirit of Harriet Tubman and the spirit of Rosa Parks. I’ve taken to asking Black friends and family alike this key question:
Given the history of racism and racial terrorism in this country, have you ever considered leaving the U.S.? Why or why not?
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Many businesses are starting to acknowledge systemic and structural racism in an effort to promote racial solidarity. But this isn’t easy work. Here are the top 8 best practices designed to equip companies and organizations committed to championing anti-racism and racial equity, plus a free guide.
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