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Jessica Katz is a mother of one and pregnant with her second. She was formally an entertainment journalist who moved to mom blogging [LINK: www.mommydontbuythat.com] when she had her baby. She lives in Santa Monica, California with her husband, daughter and dog Jax.
Don't Turn Your Baby into an Emotional Eater
Every time my daughter
started to cry or whine -- which happened a lot while she was teething -- I used to hand her a
snack. Then my mom said, "You cannot feed her every time she whines or cries, or she will
become an emotional eater."
Mommy Amnesia
I was having lunch with a friend of mine who has a 5-month-old son. As
I watched her across the table, it occurred to me that I had no idea
what to do with a 5-month-old. I had completely forgotten -- and my
daughter was only seven months older. I then realized that I also had
no idea what to do with a newborn -- and we had one on the way.
Mommy Secrets
The other day, a group of us moms were out to lunch with our babies. It was a normal playdate ... until I realized they were carrying dark secrets with them.
How to Reconnect with Single Friends Post-Baby
When I got pregnant at the age of thirty, I was the first of my friends in Los
Angeles to have a baby. Suddenly, my
phone line was on radio silence.
Bartering for a Baby
Moms have to give up their
bodies for nine months (plus birth and recovery), not to mention breastfeeding and raising the baby. Many of them feel like they deserve something in return -- so they ask for it!
Great Gift Idea: Gently Used Books
Books are beautiful gifts. They have a long shelf life, they're educational and they can be passed down.
Do We Overdo It in America?
So I just got back from Mexico, where I was shocked to learn that they
don't use car seats. In fact, they would just throw their babies on a
wooden board attached to the front of a scooter. No helmets or seat
belts -- just mommy or daddy's arms.
Husbands and Money
When I got married, I had no idea how it would affect my finances. I
had always had control of my money and spent it like I pleased.
Suddenly, my husband saw what I was buying for myself and my baby -- and
he was not happy.
