Nervous System Regulation & The New Parent
Nervous System Regulation & the New Parent: How to Stay Out of Fight-or-Flight It is 3:17 a.m. The baby is crying. Again. You’re exhausted. Your body aches. You cannot remember the last time you slept for more than two consecutive hours, and somewhere between the last feeding and this one, you started wondering whether […]
When Feelings Flare
When children are happy, they play with abandon. They’re inclined to laugh, dance, sing, joke, and interact with carefree and unrestricted joy. However, when children are upset, it’s a different scenario. Whether they’re feeling disappointed, frustrated, worried, embarrassed, or something else, being unhappy can gnaw away at their self-confidence and sense of well-being. […]
4 Must-Know Principles for Your Baby’s Gut Health
Building Your Baby’s Gut Garden: Four Food Principles Every New Parent Should Know Adapted from First 1,000 Days: How Your Baby’s Gut Microbes Shape Lifelong Health by Dr. Savita Srivastava, MD Every parent’s journey through their baby’s first foods is exciting — and sometimes a little nerve-wracking. Around the four- to six-month mark, your […]
Baby Bath Choices Are Endless
If you’re bathing in the same tub I’m wading in, you might want to soak this in: baby bath choices are endless! Parents, you have to decide. Baby needs a bathtub. You can get a tub from $15 to $12,000—portable, permanent with a stand, or one that fits in your sink. Tubs are for […]
Before You Become a Single Mom By Choice: What to Know, Prepare, and Consider
Before you stop swiping left and right, before you start thinking about sperm donors and finances, before you tell your family and friends, you need to answer one question: Why do I want to be a mother? Your why is the driving force behind your decisions, dreams, and life journey. It’s the compass that […]
When Motherhood Becomes a Performance: How Momfluencer Culture Fuels Comparison, Perfectionism, and Maternal Guilt
The momfluencer culture fuels comparison, perfectionism, and maternal guilt. It is possible that motherhood can begin to feel like a performance. You close the app and immediately wonder if you’re doing enough. Should you be making homemade baby food? Breastfeeding longer? Reading more books? Sleep training? Playing more intentionally? Enjoying every moment? For […]