The Conflicting Emotions Evoked by Mother’s Day
The idea of Mother’s Day can bring up all sorts of uncomfortable emotions for people.
Entries by Jayne Freeman
Polygamy in the City
I never imagined that in Jersey City I’d run into anyone from this sect because I thought they rarely travel outside the western states they call home.
Body Painting as Public Spectacle: Artsy or Offensive?
Through the dim light I caught the eye of another woman in the room and we looked at each other as though to say, ”Is this entertaining?”
What’s the Real Deal with European Formula?
Let’s sift through the concerns about European baby formula one by one in order to be more informed about your infant’s potential food source.
Traumatic Birth: How Can We Protect Ourselves?
When we talk about traumatic birth, there is a tendency for friends and family to say, “But you’re fine, and your baby is healthy.” But is the new mom really fine? For women who experience trauma at birth, this is a common and irritating response.
The Key to a Happier Divorce
This is an ode to private mediation, particularly its positive impact on children. Over my ten years of being happily divorced and of counseling families based on my own experience, I have referred at least a dozen couples to private mediation instead of traditional divorce lawyers.
Boundaries: When Relatives Push to Visit New Baby
In an effort to protect their newborns from Covid-19, many new parents are keeping their own parents farther away, hurting feelings and sowing discord.
It’s Time to Stop “Formula Shaming”
Doula and educator Jayne Freeman calls for an end to formula shaming while acknowledging the pros and cons of formula feeding and breastfeeding.
New Moms: Top Ten Things I Wish I’d Known
In honor of Mother’s Day, I asked local moms what they wish they could have told themselves as new parents with the luxury of experience, confidence and wisdom behind them.
Pregnancy and Parenting in the Time of COVID
In Jersey City, parents are accustomed to utilizing our beautiful parks, playgrounds, interactive music and yoga classes; we have it all here, but much of that is on hold for the moment.