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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.
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Best Nursing Sleep Bras 2023
Caring for a bundle of joy is an experience like no other. It’s also more work than most everyone expects. Round-the-clock, on-demand nursing is great for your little one. But...
Best Nursing Sleep Bras 2023
Caring for a bundle of joy is an experience like no other. It’s also more work than most everyone expects. Round-the-clock, on-demand nursing is great for your little one. But just as with diaper changes, you get called on at...
Mom-Approved Activities to Keep the Kids Busy
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
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...
Wash, Wear, Spare: Why You Need At Least Three Nursing Bras
Whether you’re in the midst of your breastfeeding journey or about to embark on it, you’re probably wondering how many nursing bras you need. At a bare minimum, you’ll need three bras:...
Wash, Wear, Spare: Why You Need At Least Three Nursing Bras
Whether you’re in the midst of your breastfeeding journey or about to embark on it, you’re probably wondering how many nursing bras you need. At a bare minimum, you’ll need three bras: “One to wash, one to wear, and one to spare!”
KB Moms Travel Tips
We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our...
KB Moms Travel Tips
We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our favorite tips and packing must-haves, and we created a streamlined,...
How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families
Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us...
How Busy Moms Can Make Healthy Meals for Their Families
Guest blogger Jennifer Blossom, the CEO/Founder of blossomingmommyandbaby.com, shares her tips for healthy meals: "Healthy, fast meals and motherhood should go hand in hand, so why do so many of us seem to struggle in this aspect of #momlife? It is...
Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn
Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and...
Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn
Leaving the hospital with your new baby is one of the most exciting and daunting times of a mother’s life. The first 10 days with a newborn will feel like forever and like a whirlwind all at the same time. You’ll be...
United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys
We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many...
United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys
We all desire the best for our children—for them to be happy and healthy, to feel loved and valued. The reality is, we will face challenges along the way, many of which are probably shared by others. When we support...
Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson
Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems,...
Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson
Lauren, Kindred Bravely's Affiliate Marketing Manager, sat down with Shasta Nelson, a leading expert in creating healthy friendships, to ask her advice on how to surround ourselves with strong support systems, even when it seems impossible in the midst of sleep...
Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood
Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common...
Brave New Resolutions for Brave New Motherhood
Like many others, we’ve been talking a lot about resolutions and goals over the past few weeks. Since most of us have little ones at home, we saw a common thread in our wishes for the new year: our families.
I Was There Too
Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I...
I Was There Too
Guest blogger Erin Nelson opens up about motherhood: "When I reflect on my early days as a mother, especially when I had two children under the age of two, I realize that there were parts of motherhood that no one...
Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur
Kindred Bravely Founder Deeanne Akerson shares her tips on becoming a mom entrepreneur: "I understand how challenging – and exciting – it can be to begin your journey as a...
Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur
Kindred Bravely Founder Deeanne Akerson shares her tips on becoming a mom entrepreneur: "I understand how challenging – and exciting – it can be to begin your journey as a mom entrepreneur. I was there, just a few years ago....
#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood
Sarah, our Social Media Manager, invites you to look past the social media version of motherhood. She writes, "Before having kids, and even after my first son was born, I had...
#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood
Sarah, our Social Media Manager, invites you to look past the social media version of motherhood. She writes, "Before having kids, and even after my first son was born, I had this image in my mind of what our days would...
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