Returning to work after maternity leave can be very emotionally difficult and physically exhausting. Here are some tips to make the transition a little bit smoother. 1. Plan ahead by grocery shopping and making some freezer meals over the weekend. 2. All hands on deck. Ask your partner to go to work a little […]
Did you know that one in seven women experience postpartum depression within the first year following childbirth? Postpartum depression can affect dads as well. Are you aware of the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression? If you are experiencing postpartum depression, you may experience increased episodes of crying or for no apparent reason. You may […]
H.A.L.T.! Stop and think. Are you: Hungry Angry Lonely Tired? Take care of your most basic needs first. That’s what we do for our babies, right? Feed them, give them a nap… The same strategies work on a frazzled care-giver. When we are not taking care of our most basic needs, we can’t possibly take […]
Don’t underestimate the power of breathing! When we are stressed a hormone called cortisol is released throughout our system and it makes us feel tense and anxious. The calming hormone, serotonin is nowhere to be found, but we can trick our body into producing serotonin to calm us down. Because serotonin is secreted from […]
“Massaging your baby is a very special way to let them know they are safe, loved, and understood. A daily massage lays the foundation for a lifetime of self esteem for your baby and good communication between the two of you.” -Vilma McClure Founder, The International Association of Infant Massage Instructors. The first communication […]
These links will literally hook you up with great resources in your community to make the job of being a parent just a little bit easier! Moms, we are all in this parenting thing together and can offer amazing support to each other! Check out these links for support for new moms. is a great […]
Everyone’s birth story is individual and unique. Rarely do we have the perfect scenario where mom pushes three times, baby pops out, cries, is swaddled and placed in mom’s arms where she begins nursing and bonding immediately… More likely mom is somewhat “drugged” and fuzzy, baby requires some extra care or cleaning up and […]
You probably had no idea how sleep-deprived you would be! You can’t give to your baby if you nave nothing left to give. It’s time to raise that white flag and there is no shame in that. Asking for help might not come easy to you. Remember, family and friends want to help. Put […]
Taking care of a baby is one of the hardest jobs on earth! Bringing the new little love of your life home from the hospital is exciting and exhilarating, but soon that sleep deprivation sets in and those rose-colored glasses are looking a little blurry. You might be feeling like you have to do […]
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