Welcome to the Kindred Bravely Blog

We're dedicated to creating a community of moms who support each other on the motherhood journey. As a team of moms, we hope our blog will be a source of education and encouragement - whether you're packing your hospital bag or glued to the couch during a cluster feeding session.

By moms. For moms.

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely...

Kindred Bravely’s Fifth Birthday Celebration

Our fifth birthday is Sunday, June 7, and we want each and every one of you to know how thankful we are to have you as part of our Kindred Bravely family. Since no birthday party is complete without games and...

Confessions of a <br> Work-from-Home Parent

Confessions of a Work-from-Home Parent

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When I started working from home two years ago, I knew there was no way I could work with my kids at my feet, so they began full-time daycare. But whenever my...

Confessions of a Work-from-Home Parent

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When I started working from home two years ago, I knew there was no way I could work with my kids at my feet, so they began full-time daycare. But whenever my kids have an appointment, are sick, or school is closed...

How to Win at Dinnertime: <br>Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever....

How to Win at Dinnertime: Tips for Weeknight Family Meals

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

Last year, guest writer Sarah Ortmayer shared her tips for making weeknight family meals easier. These tips feel especially relevant now since many of us are cooking more than ever. With stay-at-home orders, distance learning, and all the other stressors...

How to Make a Mask

How to Make a Mask

During this incredibly challenging time, we're all doing our best to keep our families happy and healthy and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. To make things just a bit easier on you,...

How to Make a Mask

During this incredibly challenging time, we're all doing our best to keep our families happy and healthy and protect the most vulnerable in our communities. To make things just a bit easier on you, we asked Sophia Webster, our production assistant, to create a video showing you...

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and...

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and we want to care for them each step of the...

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

During uncertain times like this, when worry can quickly turn to panic, it’s critical to find community. In the coming weeks or months, that might mean we rely even more...

Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

During uncertain times like this, when worry can quickly turn to panic, it’s critical to find community. In the coming weeks or months, that might mean we rely even more on our virtual networks, like the mom groups so many...

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

My son is seven months old and has yet to sleep longer than a four-hour stretch. He wakes up four, five, or even eight times a night and often takes...

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

My son is seven months old and has yet to sleep longer than a four-hour stretch. He wakes up four, five, or even eight times a night and often takes over an hour to get back down. I try to...

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle....

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle. Every smile is from heaven. Every giggle melts my heart....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it. Your own stuff? Not so much. We hope our strategies help you...

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved...

10 Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gifts for Moms

Guest post by Lauren Miller

A beautiful bouquet of flowers. Decadent chocolates in a heart-shaped box. A sweet, handwritten note. All of these gifts are lovely and would no doubt be appreciated by your loved one. But this Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d give you a...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on a happy face and tell the world, “I’ve got this”...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d be the Brady Bunch for the new millennium, and we’d...