Tara Beier: Childbirth & Transformation
From Loss to Life: How My Near-Death Experience During Childbirth Transformed My Music and My Relationship With My Body Recording artist Tara Beier shares the details of her pregnancy and birth experience with us, and how her near-death experience during childbirth transformed her music and the relationship she has with her body. Journey […]
The Power of Sensory Play: How to Encourage Exploration and Learning
Every day as adults, we engage in a vast array of sensory experiences that each of us experience and process in our own unique way. Certain smells remind us of certain memories or people, songs take us back to a specific moment in time, or certain textures might elicit a strong response in our nervous […]
How to Support Your Adopted Child
Adoption is a common path to parenthood. In 2022, an estimated 80,598 children were adopted by U.S. parents through a mix of private domestic, foster care, and intercountry adoptions. Adoption always begins with loss – but research shows that adoption can lead to positive outcomes for children and their family. Here are some […]
No One Prepares You for the Postpartum Shift, But They Should
I was ready for the baby. At least, I thought I was… I had done the reading, packed the hospital bag, and spent months imagining what life would look like after birth. I knew it would be different. I even expected it to be hard. But there wasn’t anything I could find, not a […]
6 Breastfeeding Positions for Optimal Comfort and Latching
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but sometimes it’s challenging. Whether adjusting to life with a newborn or finding your rhythm as a first-time parent, how you hold your baby while feeding can make all the difference. Comfort matters — not just for your baby’s latch but also for your body and mental well-being. […]
Birth Story – When Everything Was Supposed to Be Different
A birth story with a positive outcome, from difficult beginnings. How to support yourself when your birth doesn’t go as planned. We all have dreams of what becoming a first-time parent might look like – but what happens when reality doesn’t match the vision? When I imagined giving birth to my daughter, I thought […]