Jennifer Parris

2 weeks ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

Although society has come a long way in terms of talking about mental health, there is one topic that is still somewhat taboo: paternal postpartum depression. (Yes, it's a real thing.) For some men, it goes far beyond “dad stress” that might be attributed to financial worries or even just becoming a father. Male postpartum depression can be just as detrimental to the family unit as maternal postpartum depression.

4 weeks ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

It seems like only yesterday that you brought your beautiful baby boy home from the hospital. But in what feels like the blink of an eye, that little tyke has transformed into a tween. Thing is, all it takes is one voice crack to let you know that puberty is possibly on its way. We spoke to a pediatrician to discuss what to look out for – so if you’re wondering what the first signs of puberty in boys are, read on. (Spoiler: there are a lot of them.)The acne. The peach fuzz.

1 month ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

Imagine having a critical medical condition and not even knowing it. That’s the situation Reddit user SaltyBerlin found herself in when her gynecologist told her that she had endometriosis on her right fallopian tube and ovary. Despite having ultrasounds done due to an ectopic pregnancy (a frequent sign of endometriosis), her condition was never diagnosed — or treated.

1 month ago | momswhothink.com | Jennifer Parris

After months of feeding your baby formula or breast milk (or both), it’s finally time to start solids. But while some babies might eagerly eat avocado, others need a little coaxing to try carrots. So when the allure of fun new flavors isn’t enough, you might need to find products to make mealtime fun for your baby. Here’s the catch, though: if you’re trying to get your baby to finish their food, you may be tempted to take out a toy — but you shouldn’t.

Apr 29, 2024 | romper.com | Jennifer Parris

Trying to get pregnant is a mind game. Your body is tense. You’re stressed out. You can’t relax. If ever there were a time for a soothing soak in the tub, now would be the time. Except if you’re trying to make sure that you don’t do anything that could compromise conception, you might be avoiding your tub altogether — but you probably don’t have to. Where did all the worry about taking hot baths and pregnancy come from in the first place?