by Joey Tadie | Sep 25, 2020 | All Posts, Joey Tadie, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood, Self Care
Remaining Self-Interested Being a father can be exhausting during normal times. Right now, that point may hit even harder. Nevertheless, I meet many men who feel tension around trying to “not be selfish” and thus deny themselves the self-care that is necessary to...
by Lauren Pinneo | Jul 17, 2020 | All Posts, Lauren Jobe, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Parents and caregivers have been engaging in skin to skin and loving touch for centuries while caring for and nurturing their children. Infant massage instruction is intended to give caregivers specialized techniques to be utilized as a therapeutic tool. Intentional...
by Jenn Kloewer | May 6, 2020 | All Posts, Jenn Kloewer, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
It can be very common during pregnancy to have many looming questions. You may have all sorts of thoughts and/or wonder about who you will be as a mom, what labor will be like, how will this change you and your relationship with your partner. Even if this isn’t your...
by Jenn Kloewer | Feb 14, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
I read Born for Love:Why Empathy is Essential–and Endangered by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry well over three months ago and started writing this review many times but struggled to write something that truly encompasses the power of this book. As it is almost...
by Lies van Bekkum | Dec 3, 2019 | All Posts, Lies Van Bekkum, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Along with the joys of the holiday season, there can also be times of uncertainty, exhaustion, and changes in routines. This can be especially challenging for those who are pregnant or nursing. Read below for some great tips on self care for this busy season. Whether...