There are plenty of blogs and articles out there that tell you what the idea birth partner SHOULD be doing during birth, but that leaves the question. What should an ideal birth partner NOT do? Of course, each birthing person is unique and has their own ideas of what is …
This year, the holiday season might look – and feel – a bit different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you still can’t have fun as a family or establish some new traditions. Here are some social distancing friendly holiday traditions. Read on: Holiday lights The good …
Do your kids have an attitude of gratitude? As we head into the holiday season, you might be asking yourself if your kids realize all the blessings they have – and if you can help them be more thankful. The answer is: Yes, you can! Here are some things to …
Pregnancy is approximately 40 weeks long and you, my friend, have made it almost all the way. Congrats! But the last few weeks of pregnancy can be really tough, so having a few coping mechanisms can be key to not only surviving but thriving. Here are some ways to stay …
Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? You probably have your nursery ready and the carseat installed. But have you thought about mentally and physically prepping for labor? Don’t forget to spend some time thinking about the big day, and planning some things to help make you stronger – …
Ahh, the sweet little baby burrito, all wrapped up in a swaddle. It’s the perfect image of a newborn and chances are, you were handed a perfectly swaddled baby shortly after you gave birth. Nurses, midwives and doulas are swaddling pros, right? But new parents? Maybe not so much. The …
While COVID-19 doesn’t seem to affect children as bad as adults, in terms of physical health, children can have mental health challenges due to the pandemic. As the months tick by, with no return to normalcy in sight, parents might be wondering how to protect the mental health of their …
If you plan on breastfeeding, you might think all you need is your boobs. And while that is true, having a few things on hand will definitely help your breastfeeding journey – making it easier and more enjoyable. So, what do you need? Here are six things to have on …
Whether it’s COVID-19 or something else keeping you away after the birth of a new baby, if you cannot support a friend or family member in person – don’t fret! You can still support new parents from afar. Yes, we know it isn’t the same, but if you do it …
It’s summer and the weather is great and everyone loves to be outside. But with the pandemic, we’ve all been home for a while and maybe you (and your kids) are getting a little bored. It’s totally understandable! You might have already gone through your list of tried-and-true boredom busters …
