Mothering by instinct: “The Art of Shoulding”
Guest Blogger: Rosalind Pranther They say children don’t come with instruction books. Whoever “they” are haven’t googled parenting advice.
Guest Blogger: Rosalind Pranther They say children don’t come with instruction books. Whoever “they” are haven’t googled parenting advice.
So I found myself at a Rebozo workshop this past week. I walked in not knowing what to expect and not sure if or how I could apply what I would be learning to my postpartum work. I love having my mind blown at workshops and love even more when I can put my […]
I am so excited to finally be earth side and looking forward to meeting all of you eventually, but what would be really cool is if you could love on my family for me as they adjust to my being home. I am sure that I will look cute in all the adorable outfits and […]
Gone are the days of reading, watching movies, relaxing, scrolling your social media sites or taking naps as you did with your first baby. The second one is soon to be here and he/she will need to eat 8-12 to 15 times a day and want to be held 24/7, so once everyone goes back […]
“Time spent in self-reflection is never wasted-it is an intimate date with yourself”-Paul TP Wong Every morning is a chance to start over with a clean slate, it’s a new day! Forget about the troubles of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow. Today is whatever you make of it. Your attitude and choices can make […]
In case your baby book has a spot for the APGAR numbers or someone asks what your baby’s APGAR score was, you can tell them. Congratulations…your baby has been born and you are super excited to bond and learn all about them. If your baby is doing well, this FIRST assessment is done quietly and quickly […]
YES, you may want actual friends who bring your favorite magazines, netflix, movies, bottle of wine, food/snacks, fuzzy socks, two extra hands, conversation, tissues, chapstick and good smelling candles but the below suggestions are more practical for your immediate recovery and are listed in no particular order of importance….
Missed work, cancelled playgroups, school, practices and games missed and low attendance is happening everywhere. This season of sickness is particularly nasty, taking down entire families one person at a time. According to news sources, more than 5000 cases of the flu have been reported in Arizona with California and Florida not far behind. […]
Some new dad’s find it hard to bond completely with their little one especially if they are nursing. Baby’s eat frequently and mom is the only one who can provide that nourishment in the beginning but soon, she can pump and share this responsibility with you. There are many other ways for dad’s to connect […]
To all the dads out there, I hope you are blessed beyond measure today and every day that follows. I don’t think dads get enough credit these days – well the good ones at least. We have all heard the stories about the dead-beat dads out there, but today is a day to celebrate and […]