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.

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking...

For Our Covid Babies. For My Supernova.

Guest post by N'Jameh Russell-Camara

In the summer of 2021, my first child was born. She came into the world wide-eyed and ready. The night she was born, I held her, my whole body shaking after what had been an intensely traumatic birthing experience.

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has...

7 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Welcome to the second half of your first trimester. By the time you’re 6 weeks pregnant, your body has gone through dramatic internal changes. At 7 weeks pregnant, your baby has grown 10,000 times bigger than they were at conception! They’re now the...

6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Each of us has a unique journey to motherhood, and pregnancy can be beautiful, bewildering, and downright daunting at times! We get it. Kindred Bravely is grateful to share what...

6 Weeks Pregnant: Symptoms & What to Know

Each of us has a unique journey to motherhood, and pregnancy can be beautiful, bewildering, and downright daunting at times! We get it. Kindred Bravely is grateful to share what you need to know about one of the most meaningful...

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to...

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

Generosity is a core value of our company. In our quest to bolster women, we give to many incredible women’s health organizations. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share a little about one of the organizations we give...

A Summer Bucket List: <br> 20 Fun Activities for Your Family

A Summer Bucket List: 20 Fun Activities for Your Family

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

School’s out for summer! If you’re like me, you’re excited to have family time but maybe also a bit nervous about keeping your kids entertained while they’re off. A few years...

A Summer Bucket List: 20 Fun Activities for Your Family

Guest post by Gabrielle Mowry

School’s out for summer! If you’re like me, you’re excited to have family time but maybe also a bit nervous about keeping your kids entertained while they’re off. A few years ago, my family started a fun tradition that has been...

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Do you know how amazing you are? You're helping to raise the next generation in an ever-changing world – and even in those moments when you're not sure if you're getting...

Happy Mother's Day!

Do you know how amazing you are? You're helping to raise the next generation in an ever-changing world – and even in those moments when you're not sure if you're getting it right, I know you're doing a wonderful job...

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When my daughter entered the finger food stage, I was elated. We could all sit down together to eat as a family. I didn’t have to airplane homemade baby food purees (so...

5 Easy Finger Foods for Babies and Toddlers

Guest post by J.K. Coy

When my daughter entered the finger food stage, I was elated. We could all sit down together to eat as a family. I didn’t have to airplane homemade baby food purees (so much butternut squash!) into her mouth between each bite I...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, and every day, we hope you find a moment to celebrate your love for your family, their love for you, and your love for yourself.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, and every day, we hope you find a moment to celebrate your love for your family, their love for you, and your love for yourself.

6 Simple Date Night Ideas <br> for New Parents

6 Simple Date Night Ideas for New Parents

Guest post by Becky Philpott

When you’ve just brought home a brand-new baby, you’re immersed in feeding, diapering, and trying to get whatever sleep possible. Your body is also healing from delivery, and your emotions...

6 Simple Date Night Ideas for New Parents

Guest post by Becky Philpott

When you’ve just brought home a brand-new baby, you’re immersed in feeding, diapering, and trying to get whatever sleep possible. Your body is also healing from delivery, and your emotions are likely all over the place. The newborn phase is...

10 Parenting Affirmations for Moms

10 Parenting Affirmations for Moms

There may be no greater joy than being tackled by your giggling toddler, squeezed into a bear hug, and smothered in kisses. That’s the kind of thing you might have daydreamed...

10 Parenting Affirmations for Moms

There may be no greater joy than being tackled by your giggling toddler, squeezed into a bear hug, and smothered in kisses. That’s the kind of thing you might have daydreamed about when you got that positive pregnancy test. You probably...

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

Kindred Bravely Founder and Designer Deeanne Akerson reflects on the holidays with family: "One of my favorite parts of motherhood is seeing the holidays through the eyes of my children."

The Most Important Part of the Holidays

Kindred Bravely Founder and Designer Deeanne Akerson reflects on the holidays with family: "One of my favorite parts of motherhood is seeing the holidays through the eyes of my children."

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This year, we're celebrating Giving Tuesday by highlighting five nonprofits that honor women—listening to their stories and supporting them through tougher seasons. As moms, we know it takes a village,...

Giving Tuesday

Guest post by Jessie Wiener

This year, we're celebrating Giving Tuesday by highlighting five nonprofits that honor women—listening to their stories and supporting them through tougher seasons. As moms, we know it takes a village, so we’re supporting these incredible organizations that are committed to helping women and...