A Dream Come True
Not so long ago, I saw one my dreams come true. Not everybody gets to say that – I’m so lucky! This was a dream that took hold about four years ago. And a lot has happened in that time to make this dream a reality… I met Elly Taylor online in a Facebook forum […]
One Is The Loneliest Number…
Where I make the case for finding your parenting tribe, off-line and in-person.
What I Want For Families
Over the course of my career, I’ve realized that no matter how birth unfolds, it can still be a PBE… Positive Birth Experience
World Breastfeeding Week – But Is It Always Happy?
“It’s really hard sometimes. I’m frantically trying to mix the bottle and he’s really hungry and upset and I could comfort him so much more quickly if I could just breastfeed him. I wish I knew why they didn’t do what they were supposed to. Why didn’t you work?!” She looked down at her chest […]
Parenting On The Playground – Hits & Misses
Yesterday, I came upon my 10 year old daughter in deep discussion with two of her schoolmates about the upcoming sex ed discussion that would be starting next week. Now, if you’ve read any of my previous posts about this subject, you know that my kid is not going to hear anything new. Sex education […]
The Light in the Darkness
When the state of the world seems so dark, remember that your baby is bringing the light of who they are to a place that needs it so badly.
Social Media – Like or Dislike?!
Social media and parenting… Not always a good combination and all too-often not reality-based. Expecting and new parents need a soft space to fall and fail – and online isn’t always the right space for this.
United We Stand
Having a baby means opportunity for the whole family to come closer together – as long as everyone approaches the way we parent now and the way our parents did a generation ago with curiosity instead of judgement.
Truth or Dare!
Pregnancy, birth and parenting require you to play “Truth or Dare” on the regular! In either case, it requires a ton of courage and vulnerability.
New Parent Support Groups
You need to step outside of your comfort zone and seek out support as a new parents. Finding a new parent support group should be one of your top priorities.