We at Nashville Moms Blog have worked hard to bring you some AMAZING content since our launch back in July! BONUS POINTS to you if you’ve managed to catch each post as it’s published daily! But even we can’t remember all the great information, tips, and advice that has come across our site, so here’s your chance to go back and see the best-of-the-best.
As we wrap up 2014, here’s a look back at our top 10 most widely read posts from 2014 (in no particular order). Enjoy!
I’m Nursing a Toddler (But You Don’t Have To!) by Lacey
If there is one struggle all mothers have faced at some point in their mothering career, it is mom-shaming.
If you are letting them cry-it-out, then you are neglectful. If you aren’t, you are spoiling your child.
If you are breastfeeding, then you should do it in private or use a cover—no one wants to see your lady parts.
If you are not nursing, you are selfish and clearly not interested in what is best for your child…
Totally Useful Tips on How to Have Sex (Without Interruptions from Your Kids!) by Megan
It’s my son’s fault that my daughter was conceived. My husband and I had come to count on him as our main form of birth control—because he was so impeccably good at knowing exactly when we were feeling amorous and immediately waking up and ruining everything. The phenomenon happened so often, we named it “Project Prevent Siblings.” It was always the same…
My Miscarriage Was NOT “Normal” by Shannon
At 11 weeks and 3 days, we went back in for an additional ultrasound. This would be the one we would stick under our Andy Warhol magnet on the fridge, the one that would travel around the world, shocking the hell out of our friends. When we looked at the same ghostly screen we had marveled at only three weeks earlier, they were gone. We had lost all four babies—none developing past the eighth week…
10 Ridiculous Parenting Products That Shouldn’t Exist by Lacey
Here you have it, friends—ten absurd parenting gimmicks you can absolutely live without…
Being Mommy After Losing My Own by Torrey
Death is a part of life. That fact is as indisputable as it is unpleasant. It is something that is inescapable and difficult to think about. It is never easy, but when it happens sooner than everyone expected, it is ruthless, it is unforgiving, and it will leave you breathless…
Negotiations With Toddlers – FBI Style by Shannon
The day my son Wilder turned 18 months old, I found him standing half-naked on the coffee table incoherently angry-sobbing into his sippy cup. He stomped, pouted, and turned innumerable shades of scarlet before collapsing onto his knees and pitching his watered down juice across the room…
What We ::Really:: Want for Christmas — Experiences Over “Stuff” by Mandy
Please know that I am extremely grateful for the privilege of sharing and receiving gifts. I like stuff. I like new stuff. I love stuff I can’t afford to buy for myself.
But...
15 Gross Things I Never Thought I’d Do Before I Had a Kid by Lacey
About 5 years ago, before Gray was even a thought that crossed my mind, I watched a co-worker kiss her slobber-laden child right on the mouth. I remember a thin strand of drool clung to her lip as she pulled away. I couldn’t hide my disgust. “Just wait,” she assured me. “It won’t seem so gross when you have your own.” I wasn’t convinced…
How We (Mostly) Cured Picky Eating by Megan
I knew our eating habits had to change when Noah was around two. He basically existed on bread, with the occasional cheese stick rounding out his buffet. He would not eat more than a few bites at mealtimes and often outright rejected his food. Commiserating friends agreed this was a phase and some kids are just picky eaters. As much as I adore eating, this answer did not satisfy me…
21 Safe Places to Trick or Treat in Nashville by Danielle
Our neighborhood in Nashville is beautiful. Beautiful homes, large front yards, and no sidewalks. Yes—NO sidewalks! I grew up on the East Coast where everywhere had sidewalks. The houses were close together, and it made for easy trick or treating. Whether you live in a neighborhood like mine or a neighborhood with ideal sidewalks, here is a list of trick or treat options for you and the kids…
Do you have a favorite post from this year? We’d love to hear in the comments!
Happy New Year, Nashville!
