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That's What Friends Are For

by Mama KoalaLast weekend, a good non-mom friend of mine stayed with us and spent 24/7 with me and Baby Koala. Papa Koala was busy, so it was the three of us most of the time. It took hours to finally catch up on all t…
When's the Best Age to Teach the ABC's?

by Mama KoalaAs far as I can tell, I don't think there is a "best" age to start teaching children anything. With some things, Baby Koala seems to take her time learning. A good example is the way she hated shape sorter…
My Mother-In-Law Is Coming to Town!

by Mama Koala And that's great news! (No sarcasm here.) I recently blogged about deciding to move, and that day is approaching fast. Friday is our lightweight day. We'll be getting the keys to the new apartment, and m…
Is Love Blind When It Comes to Your Kids?

by Mama Koala I was eating lunch with some older moms from church, and one of the passing college students asked this question:When you have a baby, can you tell if another baby is cuter than yours, or does your baby loo…
Phototherapy: Best Treatment for Jaundice?

by Mama KoalaAfter posting my story about the first week of breastfeeding, I had to write down my thoughts on phototherapy treatment (or light treatment) for newborns with jaundice. I know that some doctors recommend i…
The Difficulties of Breastfeeding

by Mama Koala [Image Source]I agree with several of the commenters on this post that many moms give up on breastfeeding early because of lack of support. I almost became one of those moms, but I was fortunate enough to…
Are the Only Child Stereotypes True?

by Mama Koala Last week was one of the toughest, busiest weeks ever. Papa Koala was out of town, and I was trying to keep Baby Koala happy, entertained, and well-fed while working two part-time jobs. I'll spare you the…
Nothing But Love for the Bumkins SuperBib

by Mama KoalaWhen Baby Koala started eating solids, I got tired of washing out the carrot and pea stains on her cotton bibs and started looking for a better alternative. I know some would disagree with this, but I try t…
Do Kids Make You Happy?

by Mama Koala [Image Source]I read an interesting article in Newsweek earlier this week, and I've been so busy that I haven't had a chance to re-read it and actually give it some thought. I finally read it over just now…
When Secondhand Smoke Seeps In

by Mama Koala [Image Source]Papa Koala and I both come from non-smoking families, and we're sensitive to the smell of cigarette smoke. Our neighbors are smokers, and they smoke inside their home. We live in a townhouse…