Parenting & Breastfeeding Answers

How to Set Boundaries Without Weaning
Setting breastfeeding boundaries doesn’t mean you have to wean. This gentle guide helps parents navigate toddler nursing with compassion, clarity, and confidence, while honoring their own needs too.
How to Handle a Nursing Strike Without Panic
When breastfeeding suddenly stops, it can feel heartbreaking and confusing. This post walks you through the emotional rollercoaster of a nursing strike, from the first signs to the gentle steps that helped one mom reconnect with her baby. You’ll learn what causes nursing strikes, how to respond with calm and compassion, and why they’re often temporary. Whether you're in the middle of one or just want to be prepared, this story offers reassurance, practical tips, and a reminder: you are not alone.
When Baby Gets Distracted While Nursing
Around four to six months, many babies start popping off the breast to look at every sound, light, or movement. It can feel frustrating when a hungry baby won’t stay latched, but this distracted nursing stage is normal. Learn why it happens and simple ways to help your baby refocus.
What Cluster Feeding Really Looks Like (and Why It’s Normal)
Wondering why your baby wants to nurse nonstop? You’re not alone. This post breaks down what cluster feeding really is, why it happens, and how to survive it with your sanity (and snacks) intact.
What I Didn’t Expect to Miss About Breastfeeding
What happens when the breastfeeding chapter ends, and the feelings you didn’t expect show up? One mom shares what surprised her most about weaning, the quiet things she missed, and how the end of nursing brought more than just freedom.
Why Is My Toddler Still Nursing and What Do They Get From It?
his post covers why toddlers still want to nurse, what human milk offers after age one, how nursing supports comfort and connection, and what to do when your feelings about it are complicated.
Solid Foods Without the Stress
Thinking about starting solid foods with your baby? Learn how to ease into it without the stress. This post walks you through signs of readiness, how solids and breastfeeding can work together, and what really matters during those first bites. Hint: it’s not the mess. Real examples and practical tips included.
Why Is My Baby Nursing All the Time Again?
Baby suddenly nursing nonstop again? It might be a growth spurt. This post shares why it happens, how to cope, and examples of parents who found their own way through it.
How to Tell If You Have a Forceful Letdown and What to Do About It
Is your baby coughing, gulping, or pulling off the breast during feedings? You might be dealing with a fast or forceful letdown. This post explains what letdown is, signs it might be overwhelming for your baby, and gentle ways to make feedings more comfortable. You’ll also find tips for positioning, managing milk flow, and when to reach out for support.
How Often Should I Feed My Newborn Baby?
Wondering how often to feed your newborn? This post explores approaches from different families and offers simple ways to figure out what works for you and your baby. Whether you're feeding on cue or finding a rhythm, you're not alone.
How to Tell if Your Baby Has a Good Latch
Not sure if your baby is latched well? Learn what a good latch looks like and how it can make breastfeeding more comfortable for both of you.
Why Does My Baby Want to Nurse All the Time?
It feels like my baby wants to nurse all day and night. Is this normal?