Breastfeeding Etiquette 101

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By employing this “step program” you will eliminate misunderstandings, no longer a victim to hormonally induced confusion, or sleep-deprived missteps, which will cause you to be cast in a less than flattering light.

Boudoir Valentine, by Tiffany Berch

Photographed by Lisa Nalven (Fort Lauderdale), styled by Encore Plus (Deerfield Beach)

Year after year the same question comes up.  What to buy for the man who has EVERYTHING?  There’s always another “dust collector” to be added to an already abundant array of lovely gifts, something golf related (again….snooze), wine (though it’s hard to say we wouldn’t both appreciate something rare, something exquisite), this year I want to REALLY [...]

All I want for Christmas

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Ok, so maybe we’re a couple of days late, but not to post this article from Tiffany S Berch would be a crime! Given the gift giving nature of this time of the year, it’s hard to resist compiling a list of one’s own wants.  In keeping with the spirit of my real wishes (let’s [...]

The REAL deal with Nannies by Tiffany S Berch

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According to a recent study by the Center for American Progress, fewer than 3.5 percent of ALL families in the United States, at ALL income levels, employ a nanny for child care.  Yes, you read that correctly. For middle-income families that number drops to less than 0.5 percent.   You may be thinking, “So, if [...]

Entitlement Era, by Tiffany S Berch

Photo by Lisa Nalven Photography

Should we really deprive our cherished offspring of life’s often unfair and tough lessons? Even though it is difficult to say no when we have the means and it doesn’t change our life in the least to give in. In the end, maybe “no” isn’t such a bad word after all?

Momnesia

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Why is it that our society expects ALL WOMEN TO BE EXCELLENT AT MOTHERING? Does everyone expect all men to be great engineers, mathematicians, philosophers, astronomers, mechanics, husbands, FATHER’S? NO!!!! Have we worked so hard at making it look effortless that everyone assumes we’re all good at this?

Clek Olli Booster Seat Review

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When faced with the decision to purchase new booster seats for my children I was overwhelmed by the choices.  With so many options it became a daunting task which I endeavored to solve with exhaustive research (like all nerdy moms), “test” driving them for comfort after they’d passed the safety tests and then finally by [...]