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.

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Quick Tips for the First 10 Days with a Newborn

Guest post by Keren Simanova

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

Guest post by Keren Simanova

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: <br> Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other <br> on Our Parenting Journeys

United in Motherhood: Five Benefits of Supporting Each Other on Our Parenting Journeys

Guest post by Lauren Miller

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

Guest post by Lauren Miller

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: <br> A Conversation with Shasta Nelson

Loneliness and Isolation in Motherhood: A Conversation with Shasta Nelson

Guest post by 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

Guest post by 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

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

I Was There Too

Guest post by Erin Nelson

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 post by Erin Nelson

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

Three Tips for Becoming a Mom Entrepreneur

By Deeanne Akerson

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

By Deeanne Akerson

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

#MomLife: Shattering the “Front Porch View” of Social Media Motherhood

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

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

Guest post by Sarah Ortmayer

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...

Brave New Motherhood

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing...

Brave New Motherhood

By Deeanne Akerson

A maelstrom of heightened emotions and changing hormones coupled with new mom exhaustion and a sense of isolation can make sanity feel elusive. Though you might encounter unexpected challenges with your growing family, you’ll also find yourself changing in amazing ways.

Finding Community

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their...

Finding Community

By Deeanne Akerson

I know a lot of moms who struggle to find community. They had a community before they had kids, but when they became mothers, things changed. Perhaps some of their friends weren’t ready for the new dynamics. And that’s fine....

3 Nutrition Tips for When You Are Expecting

3 Nutrition Tips for When You Are Expecting

Eating everything in moderation can be tough when you're pregnant, especially when you're contending with cravings. But "eating for two" is a bit misleading. We discuss three key nutrition tips...

3 Nutrition Tips for When You Are Expecting

Eating everything in moderation can be tough when you're pregnant, especially when you're contending with cravings. But "eating for two" is a bit misleading. We discuss three key nutrition tips for a healthy pregnancy.

3 Self-Care Tips for When You Are Expecting

3 Self-Care Tips for When You Are Expecting

To some degree, a healthy pregnancy is about filtering out the stress-inducing information that comes your way and seeking out what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and empowered. No matter what...

3 Self-Care Tips for When You Are Expecting

To some degree, a healthy pregnancy is about filtering out the stress-inducing information that comes your way and seeking out what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and empowered. No matter what your pregnancy experience is, you can’t go wrong with taking...

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy --...

3 Exercise Tips for When You Are Expecting

Some evidence suggests that active women are better prepared for labor & delivery, and may even recover more quickly. Exercise may also ease the aches, pains, and mood swings of pregnancy -- and help you sleep better. It also often gives you...