

New mothers share a core value: we want the very best for our babies
I want to talk a little bit today about the tendency to scrutinize each other’s parenting choices. This piece is to encourage an attitude of inclusion and to bring to light the unintended consequences of assumptions, flippant remarks and catchy sayings meant to educate but may isolate some. I am sharing a bit of my own experience as a new mother to illustrate the experiences that left me feeling alone. I homeschool my children, I chose to co-sleep until my children decided t