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davidlynchfoundation.org Russell Simmons meditated with 150 students at the Ideal Academy Public Charter School (K-12) in the heart of downtown Washington, DC Russell describes that he experienced silence—not just an absence of outer noise—but a deep inner silence that awakens the brain, fuels creativity, solves problems, awakens self-confidence, removes stress, and promotes health. Russell believes that the experience of silence is the birthright of every human being. But more than that, it is an absolute necessity to survive—much less succeed—in todays insane world. Yet so few of people ever achieve it—particularly young people. Dr. George Doc Rutherford is principal of Ideal Academy Public Charter School in Washington, DC, where Quiet Time has been in place for several years, and has transformed the school. Doc is doing great things for his students. Doc says he has tried every government program to improve academic performance for over 40 years—and nothing as worked as well as Quiet Time. Quiet Time is such a simple, effective program. The kids love it. The teachers love it. The parents love it. So why isnt it in every school? It should be. That is why Russell supports the David Lynch Foundation—and you should, too!
I’ve had 3 kids, #4 on the way, and with 2 out of my 3 so far I was able to breastfeed with no problems beyond the norm. My daughter couldn’t feed due to her own health, not mine.
But why do the breast nazis act like they’re saving the world by breastfeeding, and critisizing other women who don’t or can’t? It’s not exactly the hardest thing in the world for most people, it’s what nature intended. I personally found getting up in the middle of the night to make my daughter’s bottles a damn sight harder than breastfeeding!
So who do these people think they are?
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I know, but who cares anyway, breastfeeding and bottle feeding are such personal choices that it shouldn’t be any judging at all. Do as you please and the h** with others. To each their own.
Oh thank god someone sane!! I totally agree and guess what, I breastfed too! And yes I also formula fed from about 7-8mths. I hate those breastfeeding nazis that say you have to do it till the child is 2,3 4 years old and only wean when they want to etc…..and then they pull out the WHO recommendations and all that..
I don’t judge women for formula feeding, however I do find it a little personally disturbing when women won’t even try to feed even for the first few weeks to give bubs a start. But if a woman chooses to start formula feeding, who on earth really cares and who really has the right to pass judgement on her decision? Not me, not you, not anyone. I might have an opinion which is my right, but I and no-one has a right to judge that woman for her choice.
These women who point the finger and scowl at formula mums think they are better than everyone else and probably get a kick out of putting other mothers down to make their own ego feel bigger. Its all about feeding their own egos
I seriously wish that everyone could just praise each other for the great things they do as parents, the things we all do on a daily basis to care for our children and stop being so damn petty about the whole feeding thing.
No-one is better than anyone else! And that goes for formula mums bagging out breast feeding mums too.
Oh and don’t get me started on the natural vs assisted or pain relief births!! Lol!
i know how you feel , i couldn’t do it with either of my children ,i did try for a time but they just wouldn’t suck from me i was so stressed and the babies felt the stress too so i ended up bottle feeding both of them and never had a problem , but other people who could looked down their noses at me , always getting the sly digs in , at the end of the day its your baby , and you have to decide whats best for you , good luck with the new baby and if you can’t breastfeed them its nothing to do with anyone else xx
Wow. How do you really feel about these breastfeeders? I think I’ve met a few of the type you describe, but I would ignore their position or attitude. Only the mother knows her own child, and can reach her own decision, guided by her doctor, a nurse, or her friends. Good advice is close by, just like a bad attitude. Some mothers have no choice, having to go back in the workplace, and pumping enough for a full day is time consuming. I loved the 10 weeks I was able to nurse, but I would never criticize a mother who chose to bottle feed. You can make that time special, too, by holding the baby close, skin to skin, while nursing from the bottle. Enjoy your big family.
The real question is. Why do you care so much about what they think? You should be happy for yourself and be happy with whatever decisions you make and forget about what they say or do. Your only making stress for yourself. Dont worry, Be happy.
I breast-fed and bottle fed my daughter, and I plan to do the same for this baby. I agree with you. I think women who think they’re “better” because they breastfeed need to get a life. It is proven to be healthier, but the formulas on the market are almost as good, and it doesn’t make you a bad parent to bottle feed. However, I do think that mothers should at least try, especially right after birth, since colostrum has so many immune boosters. If you can’t, or it’s not feesible after that point, more power to you!
It’s only a few who act like that. Why do people keep on asking rhetorical questions about them and being rude? Normally they only get upset when they come across idiots who don’t/won’t recognise the good points of breastfeeding and refuse to try, especially if it’s for dumb reasons like vanity. It has been proven beyond a doubt that breast-feeding is by far the best thing to do to your infant, and I have no problem with people promoting it, some people will always go too far but in a lot of cases it’s just because they are frustrated.