Really Fantastic Mother’s Day Gift Ideas as Suggested by Real Moms
Who knows better what moms want for Mother’s Day than… you know… moms?!
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Advice
Featuring parenting and relationship questions (and answers!) from our community of real moms, this content features advice on a wide range of important topics. For the best advice from real moms, this is where you want to be.
The Best Double Strollers (and Other Products) for Twins
A newly-expectant mom just learned she’s in for the ride of a lifetime: TWINS! She wants to know what the best double stroller options are (and is also taking advice on any other products parents of twins should have). Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! A member of the Mamas Uncut Facebook community asks: So big news just came to my family… We’re having twins! Our first! Lol. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for the best double strollers? Also taking suggestions for ANY products moms of twins should have, but especially looking to lock down a good stroller for twins. (BTW, we live in a big city, so the smaller/more portable the better.) Thank you! – Mamas Uncut Community Member And with that, the community rushed in with some great recommendations! Recommended Double Strollers for Twins Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogger ($167.36 on Amazon) “I always use the Baby Trend Jogger. Granted, they are kinda bulky, but I love the fact that they are bicycle
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The Best Natural Products and Brands for Babies and Moms
A first-time mom wants to know what the best natural baby and parenting products and brands are. From Honest Company to Babyganics, here are some great suggestions.
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Is It Okay to Celebrate Mother’s Day Even if My Due Date Falls After the Holiday?
Can a mom-to-be celebrate Mother’s Day this year even if her baby won’t arrive until after May 12?
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Advice on How to Travel for the First Time With Your New Baby
A new mom is gearing up for her first trip with her baby and is overwhelmed trying to figure out how to bring everything she needs.
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How Do You Put Up With Unwanted Parenting Advice From Family and Friends?
A mom has been receiving a lot of unsolicited, passive-aggressive, and ultimately unwanted advice from her younger sister, who had a baby first. What’s the best way for her to resolve this issue?
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One and Done: How to Deal With Family Pressuring You to Have More Kids
When it comes to babies, some families want a brood. Others are “One and Done,” aka “after Kid One, we’re done having kids.” So what do you do if you’re a One-and-Done family, but your family and friends keep pressuring you to have more?
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Potty Training: How Do You Get the Smell of Pee Out of Carpets?
A mom just began potty training her daughter, and though things are going well, she wants to know how to get rid of the pee smell that lingers after accidents. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! A member of the Mamas Uncut Facebook community asks: We are on day four of potty training with only 3 accidents so far and are so excited!! However, I am INCREDIBLY bad at getting the smell of pee pee out of the carpet from the accidents that she did have, lol. What can I use???!! I used a disinfectant spray and it helped a little… but it definitely still smells??? – Mamas Uncut Community Member As always, the Mamas Uncut community was there with some great potential solutions. Try a New Cleaning Product “OdoBan is the best stuff I’ve found for stubborn odors.” “Get an enzyme cleaner. Follow directions on the bottle.” “Try the pet urine remover sprays with enzymes in them. And definitely get or rent a carpet scrubber.” “I use
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How to Stop a Baby from Crying Every Time She’s Put Down
A first-time-mom is having trouble stopping her one-month-old baby from crying every time she has to be put down.
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I Have Postpartum Depression, and My Medication Isn’t Helping. What Should I Do?
A mom struggling through postpartum depression is worried that the medication prescribed to her isn’t working. She wants to know if other moms have gone through the same situation, and if so, what they did to battle through the depression. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! A member of the Mamas Uncut Facebook community asks: “I’m 2 weeks postpartum and have been diagnosed with postpartum depression. I’ve been prescribed Celexa, but it doesn’t seem to be helping at all. I’ve been on it for a week. I’m so nervous I can not care for my baby. I am having my mother and grandmother do most of the care for her. What else can I do to help with this intense fear and anxiety?” – Mamas Uncut Community Member Members of the community swooped in with some very good advice to consider. Take a look at a few of the suggestions below. Give the Medication More Time “Give it a little more time. It takes a few weeks
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How Do I Explain Autism and Autistic Behavior to My 10-Year-Old Daughter?
A mom suspects that her two-year-old nephew may be on the autism spectrum and wants to know the best way to explain this to her 10-year-old daughter. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important mom questions. Thoughtful mom answers. Let’s hear from the community! A member of our community asks: My nephew is 2, and we’re all pretty sure he is on the spectrum of being autistic. He will be tested soon so we will know for sure then, but I have a child who is 10 and I would like any advice on how I can explain to her what is going on with him. I just want to be able to explain it the best I can to where she will understand what’s going on. I have tried to talk to her some, but I don’t think she is really understanding it. I have raised her with the mindset of “I don’t care how different someone is, you are always to be nice and never make fun of anyone,” but I just want her to know that,
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I Recently Learned I Might Be Pregnant, and Now My Mom Is Pushing Me to Get Married
A Mamas Uncut community member recently learned she might be pregnant, and her mother is pushing her to get married in order to secure better medical benefits.
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My Stepson Is Bullying My Children, and My Partner Won’t Do Anything About It
A mom needs help handling a situation in which her 13-year-old stepson constantly bullies her three younger children. The 13-year-old’s father — the mom’s boyfriend — is absolutely no help, she says.
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What’s the Best Way for a Single Mom to Meet a Potential New Partner?
A single mom-of-three needs help to figure out the best ways to start dating with a goal of meeting a trustworthy and honest partner. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important questions. Thoughtful answers. This is our Community Questions feature! A member of our community asks: I’m a single mom of three girls. Their dad has nothing to do with them, and I don’t get much child support. Maybe 3 payments per year. I work a full-time job and a part-time job, both jobs I basically work alone. I have my own house and car. I have everything I should have to be happy except for a partner. I want someone supportive and positive. My kids’ dad was abusive and neglectful. My ex of 3 years was controlling and angry. My question is: What are some good ways to socialize with a potential honest and trustworthy date with having a busy schedule like mine? – Mamas Uncut Community Member The Mamas Uncut Facebook community responded with some really insightful advice! Here are some answers to consider. Find Some
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How Do You Get Your Baby to Feed on Schedule?
A first-time-mom wants to know if she should be worried that her two-month-old baby is not feeding on the recommended schedule.
How Much Should You Pay a Babysitter?
A mom wants to know how much she should pay for full-day babysitting services.
My Grandma-in-Law Made an Offensive Comment to My Six-Year-Old Daughter, and I Don’t Know What to Do
A Mamas Uncut community member needs advice about how to handle a tricky situation involving her grandmother-in-law making an offensive remark towards a six-year-old girl. Over on the Mamas Uncut Facebook page, our robust community of moms is always having a conversation about topics that matter. We like to highlight those conversations from time to time. Important questions. Thoughtful answers. This is our Community Questions feature! A member of our community asks: So, tonight we brought dinner to my husband’s grandmother’s house for Easter. She has a mirrored wall next to her table. While we were eating, my 6-year-old daughter was staring at the mirror and making silly faces. My husband’s grandma asked my 6-year-old why she was staring into the mirror. My daughter answered, “because I’m beautiful!” My husband’s grandmother’s said, “You’re lying. I’m looking at you and you’re not.” I was honestly so shocked, and my poor little girl just got quiet and looked at her plate. I looked at my husband and let him know he needed to handle it, because I knew I would be mean if I had to address her since I had already had to tell her earlier in the day to stop harassing my daughter about
Community Question: How Do I Forgive My Husband for Cheating?
How do you forgive the man who broke your heart?
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