We want to start this out by saying: You don’t have to wean your toddler at all! If you and your nursling are still going strong a year or two (or more!) in and it is working, keep going! You are a rock star! Most children if left to their …

If your family is like most families, the pandemic hasn’t been good for sleep – for anyone. But in 2021, you can resolve to help your kids (and you!) get better sleep. It’s true! Sleep hygiene is a thing and when you promote it, everyone gets more rest. Here are …

Pregnancy can be stressful, especially during a global pandemic! You might not have your usual supports and escapes available to you, but it is important to relax and unwind during pregnancy. To that end, here are 10 ways you can relax and unwind during your pregnancy. Read on! Rest – …

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 …