The Journal

Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Journal, a space created by moms, for moms. Here, we share real stories, expert guidance, and thoughtful tips to help you feel more supported, more informed, and more like yourself through every stage of motherhood.

The Shift with Lelanie Foster

The Shift with Lelanie Foster

Photography came into Lelanie’s life in college, but not in a straightforward way. She had always been creative and, for a long time, imagined a future in dance. Earlier in...

The Shift with Lelanie Foster

Photography came into Lelanie’s life in college, but not in a straightforward way. She had always been creative and, for a long time, imagined a future in dance. Earlier in college, she had tried to take a darkroom class but...

In Conversation: Courtney Klein & Grace Kapin

In Conversation: Courtney Klein & Grace Kapin

Courtney Klein and Grace Kapin—co-founders of Storq, longtime friends, and mothers—sat down together for a conversation about building a company and starting their families along the way, from Storq’s early...

In Conversation: Courtney Klein & Grace Kapin

Courtney Klein and Grace Kapin—co-founders of Storq, longtime friends, and mothers—sat down together for a conversation about building a company and starting their families along the way, from Storq’s early days to joining the Kindred Bravely family 11 years in.

The Shift with Kate Caruso

The Shift with Kate Caruso

I met Kate Caruso over Zoom, with her daughter Sylvie in and out of the frame the entire time. Kate moved easily between the conversation and whatever Sylvie needed—answering a question,...

The Shift with Kate Caruso

I met Kate Caruso over Zoom, with her daughter Sylvie in and out of the frame the entire time. Kate moved easily between the conversation and whatever Sylvie needed—answering a question, pausing to respond to her, then picking back up again...

The Shift with Miki Lowe

The Shift with Miki Lowe

I met Miki over Zoom while she was home in a small village, where she and her husband are spending the first months of their daughter Rio's life. It’s quieter...

The Shift with Miki Lowe

I met Miki over Zoom while she was home in a small village, where she and her husband are spending the first months of their daughter Rio's life. It’s quieter than London, where they normally divide their time, and she...

The Shift with Natasha Zoe

The Shift with Natasha Zoe

Natasha Zoe is a new mom (her little is five months old). A longtime vintage collector. A former stylist and designer. She spent years working for herself. Then, at a...

The Shift with Natasha Zoe

Natasha Zoe is a new mom (her little is five months old). A longtime vintage collector. A former stylist and designer. She spent years working for herself. Then, at a point she didn’t fully plan for, she stepped back—not because...

When Breast Cancer Enters Motherhood: Why Postpartum Awareness Matters

When Breast Cancer Enters Motherhood: Why Postpartum Awareness Matters

Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects older women. But for many new moms, the reality is different – and more urgent. Some women face...

When Breast Cancer Enters Motherhood: Why Postpartum Awareness Matters

Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease that primarily affects older women. But for many new moms, the reality is different – and more urgent. Some women face a diagnosis that arrives amid recovery, sleepless nights, and the...

Tika Sumpter on Motherhood, Self-Care & Yummy Tummy

Tika Sumpter on Motherhood, Self-Care & Yummy Tummy

We sat down with Tika Sumpter to discuss the inspiration behind Yummy Tummy, the challenges of launching a brand while parenting, and why nurturing your own well-being is just as...

Tika Sumpter on Motherhood, Self-Care & Yummy Tummy

We sat down with Tika Sumpter to discuss the inspiration behind Yummy Tummy, the challenges of launching a brand while parenting, and why nurturing your own well-being is just as essential as the care you provide to others.

5 Tips for Treating Mastitis and Clogged Ducts

5 Tips for Treating Mastitis and Clogged Ducts

Symptoms of blocked milk ducts can include breast tenderness, breast pain, nipple pain, redness, heat, decreased milk supply, tender lumps, and palpable lumps. Occasionally, babies will be fussy at the...

5 Tips for Treating Mastitis and Clogged Ducts

Symptoms of blocked milk ducts can include breast tenderness, breast pain, nipple pain, redness, heat, decreased milk supply, tender lumps, and palpable lumps. Occasionally, babies will be fussy at the breast due to the decreased flow of milk caused by...

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer | Kindred Bravely

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC

Pregnancy and lactation may reduce your breast cancer risk, but it’s important to know that it’s still possible to develop breast cancer when pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, one in 3,000...

What You Need to Know About Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Breast Cancer

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, IBCLC

Pregnancy and lactation may reduce your breast cancer risk, but it’s important to know that it’s still possible to develop breast cancer when pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, one in 3,000 pregnant women in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer....

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks | Kindred Bravely

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite....

20 Quick and Healthy Breastfeeding Snacks

Guest post by Erin Balsa

Every nursing or pumping mom knows the incredible hunger that comes with feeding a baby. Grazing on wholesome snacks throughout the day is a great way to satisfy your appetite. Eating a variety of nutritious whole foods will also help...

A Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labor and Delivery

A Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labor and Delivery

As your due date approaches, it's great to have your hospital bag packed and ready to go at the front door. But there are so many lists out there about...

A Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack for Labor and Delivery

As your due date approaches, it's great to have your hospital bag packed and ready to go at the front door. But there are so many lists out there about what to pack.

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas | Kindred Bravely

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas

Guest post by Erin Balsa

  Whether you’ve been picturing baby pink or baby blue, a gender reveal party is a fun way to make that moment feel a bit more real. We’ve gathered creative...

12 of the Most Unique Gender Reveal Ideas

Guest post by Erin Balsa

  Whether you’ve been picturing baby pink or baby blue, a gender reveal party is a fun way to make that moment feel a bit more real. We’ve gathered creative reveal ideas—each with a playful twist—to help you plan a...