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.
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Brave New Motherhood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding
In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.
5 Things I Didn't Know About Breastfeeding
In this guest blog, Maggie, Kindred Bravely's Email Marketing Manager, talks candidly about everything she didn't know about breastfeeding, pumping, and getting support.
10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
While breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a mom can do for her child, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or even intuitive. Whether you’re figuring out how to...
10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms
While breastfeeding is one of the most natural things a mom can do for her child, that doesn’t mean it’s easy or even intuitive. Whether you’re figuring out how to hold your infant, what her cries mean, or why he...
Real #MomLife in 11 Hilarious GIFs
We asked our Facebook moms to finish the phrase “Motherhood got me like…” with their favorite GIFs. The responses were hysterical, and they inspired us to write up a “typical...
Real #MomLife in 11 Hilarious GIFs
We asked our Facebook moms to finish the phrase “Motherhood got me like…” with their favorite GIFs. The responses were hysterical, and they inspired us to write up a “typical mom-day” with our favorites.
Sharing Our Blessings
Since November is a month of giving thanks, I wanted to share the gift of our BraveMoms' blessings with you. Their words filled my heart with happiness, gratitude, and a reminder...
Sharing Our Blessings
Since November is a month of giving thanks, I wanted to share the gift of our BraveMoms' blessings with you. Their words filled my heart with happiness, gratitude, and a reminder to keep celebrating the good in my life. I hope...
#MomLife: Angels and Rainbows
In this guest blog, Kindred Bravely's Pinterest Manager, Shantel, details her story of losing her first pregnancy, "What happens if you lose a baby before you even get to tell...
#MomLife: Angels and Rainbows
In this guest blog, Kindred Bravely's Pinterest Manager, Shantel, details her story of losing her first pregnancy, "What happens if you lose a baby before you even get to tell anyone you're pregnant? Who do you turn to? How do...
#MomLife: Finding Hope after Loss
In this guest post, Sarah, Kindred Bravely's Facebook Manager, writes about finding her way through the grief of her miscarriage. "It wasn’t until we were in the dark exam room with...
#MomLife: Finding Hope after Loss
In this guest post, Sarah, Kindred Bravely's Facebook Manager, writes about finding her way through the grief of her miscarriage. "It wasn’t until we were in the dark exam room with the ultrasound flickering on the screen above me that I...
You're Just Right for Your Child
There's nothing my boys would rather do than have my full and undivided attention: no deadlines, no phone, no interruptions, just me and time to play...
You're Just Right for Your Child
There's nothing my boys would rather do than have my full and undivided attention: no deadlines, no phone, no interruptions, just me and time to play...
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