In an information saturated world, it can be hard to decide where to gather information to prepare for your birth. You’ve likely heard mixed reviews on whether or not you should take a childbirth class and have been given a handful of suggestions of books to read, blogs to check out, and podcasts to listen [...]
The holidays are such a fun and exciting time, but can be a busy and hectic time of year as well! Here are my tips for surviving the holidays with a toddler! Have Realistic Expectations- the holidays are exciting but can be overtiring and overwhelming for our toddlers! Everything won’t be perfect and that’s okay! [...]
Did you know that the foods you eat can help control your stress? There is no question that we all experience stress and/or anxiety through the roller coaster of our daily life with what seems like ever-growing responsibilities. As a result, we tend to reach for junk food and sugar-laden snacks when we are stressed. [...]
Traditionally, a new year embarks a new beginning, a fresh start, and for some, even a clean slate. We make notes, either mentally or physically, of resolutions we want to accomplish. Oftentimes, you may have had a lack of follow through on a few prior resolutions. I think it would be fair to say that [...]
Two children under two years old might sound like a crazy thought. Let’s face it, having two under two IS crazy. However, being prepared has helped greatly as we transitioned from one to two kids! Here are a few of the ways you can be preparing for baby number #2. 1) Teaching your older one [...]
As a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist, I’m constantly advocating for my clients to have the best experience possible after their baby arrives. One way I do this is by guiding clients as they create their postpartum plans. What is a postpartum plan? Well, it includes creating realistic expectations and plans for sleep, food [...]
It has been said that you have nothing if you don’t have your health. I often see parents putting their spouse and kids before themselves regarding their own health. I don’t genuinely suggest reprioritizing; however, I’d like you to consider being mindful of your own health and taking steps toward self-care for one cannot take [...]
Are you fed up with your excess weight and have tried a variety of methods to lose it? Has the term "intermittent fasting" ever occurred to you? Have you ever used this method to get rid of unwanted waste? Yes, intermittent fasting is an excellent way to eliminate unwanted waste from the body, as well [...]
Becoming a parent for the first time is very exciting, becoming a parent for the second or third time can be exhausting. Frequent feedings, diaper changing, and sleepless nights are some things that will change your routine. Oftentimes, parents cannot take a rest with the newborn. Self-care including quality rest is essential after your baby. [...]
Life is sometimes so busy that changing anything can feel like too much to handle. However as crazy as life is, waiting for a better time to start some healthy habits often leads to weeks, months or years without change or improvement in our health. Therefore, crazy or not, let’s look five things to consider [...]
