Self-Care
Tips to support people you care about as they move through infertility
What do I say to a friend going through infertility struggles? I know a friend of mine is having trouble getting pregnant, and it’s a difficult time for both her…
Read MoreBad Birth Good Parents, Good Birth Good Parents
Your eggs are not all in one basket! When it comes to being a great parent there are SO many things other than a perfect birth experience that will…
Read MoreDishes in the Closet
A few months back I was trying to prevent an emotional breakdown from happening… so naturally I started to try and control others. This issue I focused my effort to…
Read MorePower Struggles— 5 tips (explained) to avoid them.
Power Struggles— 5 tips (explained) to avoid them. One of my most valuable parenting tools is a PDF worksheet I came across years ago, by Jane Nelson. For those of you who don’t…
Read MoreGuest Post by Susan Adamson, on Easing Anxiety
I received this note in my email this week and right away I sent a note to Susan, the founder of Mother Trees, asking if I could share it on…
Read MoreMismatched Memories + the Sock Pile
I am a mess. Not is a debilitating way, but messy. All parts of my life are just not put together the way some people I know compulsively keep things…
Read More5 Things Partners Need to Know About the Postpartum Period
1.The postpartum period is not a set amount of time. It can take months or years for a family to feel the transition is complete. Deepening question: Given all you…
Read MoreTop 4 Tips for Tired Parents Who Want To Get Along
Dear Overwhelmed Parents, If you are reading this you are likely overwhelmed and tired or will be soon. The combination of feeling overworked and under-rested is like a monster breathing…
Read MoreFour Simple Ways to Boost Pleasure
1 Smell something yummy. Vanilla, cinnamon, flowers, grass, soap… 2 Next time you wash your hands, linger a moment to enjoy the warm water. 3 Feel something soft. 4 Close…
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