Category Archives: Parenting
Motherhood…Glorified Babysitting?
Do you remember Jo Frost – Super Nanny? I remember watching her show, mesmerized at her wisdom and ability to bring order to chaotic homes across America and the UK. Even today, at 45 years old and without children of … Continue reading
The Problem with Lead Based Paint in Allentown
Knitted in the Womb is happy to share this guest post from Steve Riedy of Steve’s Painting Service, LLC. Steve’s Painting Service, LLC is a Residential Re-Paint (RRP) Lead Free EPA Certified Firm. Social media is buzzing with concerned parents who … Continue reading
Is Nursing in Public Disgusting?
The internet is buzzing with videos of people reacting to women nursing their babies in public. Or pretending to nurse a doll, as is the case with the Joey Salads video that has gone viral. Many new moms might be concerned … Continue reading
I Want to Potty Train My Child…But How???
My husband and I like to joke that our firstborn child spoiled us as a small child…really, she’s been pretty easy all along. Potty training was no exception. One day I was out shopping with Jessica and Katie, and Jessica … Continue reading
Should I Let My Sleeping Baby Lie?
Often new moms ask some variation on the question: I’m curious as to how you ladies handle breastfeeding a brand newborn. One of the visiting lactation consultants said that if he’s sleepy we should let him sleep. He slept 6 … Continue reading
Are Vaccines a Secret Plot to Sterilize Our Children?
I’ll admit to being a parent who chooses “selective vaccination” for my children. But I’m also a scientist, holding a degree in biochemistry, and having worked in research for 6 years after graduation. As such, I have to also admit that … Continue reading
…to the Rescue!!
That time you were two weeks old and daddy was called to a business trip and mommy was super exhausted…. Knitted In The Womb to the rescue!! We offer a few different post partum doula packages to serve your immediate … Continue reading
Punishment vs. Discipline in Parenting
This is an older post written by Jenn in March 2013. We thought some of our newer readers might appreciate it. In class Sunday night we were covering one of the post-partum units, which touched on parenting styles. I tried … Continue reading