Author: Melissa Maypole
Melissa Maypole is a freelance writer, editor, and consultant. She holds a Master's degree in Education and lives in Anniston, AL with her husband and four children.
Articles by this Author
- When Your Baby Prefers One Parent Over Another
- Breastfeeding in Public: Combating the Stigma while Keeping your Dignity
- Lessons on Allowance from an Eight-Year-Old
- Declaring Your Parenting Independence
- Monitoring Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- 6 Secrets to Being A Happy Mother
- 3 Gifts Any New Father Will Love
- Fun Ways to Remember Independence Day
- Teaching Fire Safety to Your Toddler on the 4th of July
- Knowing Your Family History
- Your Newborn and Vowels
- Gifted Babies: Is there Such a Thing?
- How to Create a Celebrity-Inspired Nursery on a Budget
- His and Her Foods for Maximum Fertility
- Choosing the Right Bra for Maternity and Nursing
- 5 Things to Do with Old Baby Toys and Clothes
- Starting a Baby on Solid Foods: When, How, and Why
- 8 Ways to Help Your Child Get Rid of the Pacifier
- When You Want a Baby and Your Partner Doesn’t
- Toddler Speech Development: Will My Child Need Speech Therapy?
- 8 Things to Think About When Deciding to Go It Alone: Getting Pregnant When You’re Single
- How to Throw a Thanksgiving Day Feast for Family and Friends
- How to Prepare Your Home and Nursery for Twins or Multiples
- Teaching Your Toddler to be Thankful
- 5 Ways to Get into the Holiday Spirit
- Evaluating Your Parenting Readiness: Are You Prepared For a New Arrival?
- How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Preschool
- The Yearly, Top 6 New Year’s Resolutions
- An Easy, Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Party
- New Year’s Resolutions and Goals for You and Your Partner
- Giving Birth to Twins or Multiples: What You Need to Know Beforehand
- Baby-Led Weaning: How and Why You Should Try It
- Conceptionmoons
- Preeclampsia
- Staying Home on Valentine’s Day Can Be Fun Too
- Milestones: Identifying Body Parts
- Holistic Remedies for Common Pregnancy Ailments
- Milestones: Children Feeding Their Playtime “Baby”
- Monitoring Weight Gain During Pregnancy
- How to Create a Celebrity-Inspired Nursery on a Budget

