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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.

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.

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Celebrating the milestone of my company turning three is so unreal for me. In reflecting on our journey together so far, we combed through our social media posts - our Kindred Bravely...

Kindred Bravely's Third Birthday

Celebrating the milestone of my company turning three is so unreal for me. In reflecting on our journey together so far, we combed through our social media posts - our Kindred Bravely family photos, if you will - to pull your favorites...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing...

15 Breastfeeding Affirmations

Affirmations and mantras are great ways to infuse positive self-talk into our breastfeeding journeys. In this article, we'll share 15 of our favorite breastfeeding affirmations (downloadable). Whisper them, shout them, sing them to your baby, dance to them, repeat them over...

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried...

Meeting My Son: Love at First Sight

If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know that by the end of the third trimester you’re not only exhausted but also just ready to finally see this baby you’ve carried around inside you for so long. You want to look...

Top 3 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding

Top 3 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding

Most moms know about the benefits of breastfeeding, but what about the reasons moms stop nursing? Around 80% of moms in the US begin breastfeeding their newborns, but only about...

Top 3 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding

Most moms know about the benefits of breastfeeding, but what about the reasons moms stop nursing? Around 80% of moms in the US begin breastfeeding their newborns, but only about a third of them are still nursing by the time...

Real #MomLife in 11 Hilarious GIFs

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.

The Breastfeeding Emoji Is Almost Here

The Breastfeeding Emoji Is Almost Here

Representation and normalizing breastfeeding...

The Breastfeeding Emoji Is Almost Here

Representation and normalizing breastfeeding...

Children Will Listen

Children Will Listen

Have you ever had a moment of real clarity? Someone once asked, “How do you know if you’re a successful parent?” That threw me a bit. I’d thought a lot...

Children Will Listen

Have you ever had a moment of real clarity? Someone once asked, “How do you know if you’re a successful parent?” That threw me a bit. I’d thought a lot about what it would mean for me to be a good parent,...

#MomLife: Breastfeeding Bravely

#MomLife: Breastfeeding Bravely

In this guest post, Stephanie Parsons, a mom of two, shares her thoughts on breastfeeding as a second-time-mom. 

#MomLife: Breastfeeding Bravely

In this guest post, Stephanie Parsons, a mom of two, shares her thoughts on breastfeeding as a second-time-mom. 

Nothing Lasts Forever

Nothing Lasts Forever

In the moments I’m frustrated or overwhelmed, I remind myself to look at life from my children’s perspective. Since they’re seeing everything for the first time, life is either the...

Nothing Lasts Forever

In the moments I’m frustrated or overwhelmed, I remind myself to look at life from my children’s perspective. Since they’re seeing everything for the first time, life is either the best or the worst. They can only react to what’s...

Giving Yourself Grace

Giving Yourself Grace

As human beings, we naturally compare ourselves to everyone we come across on a given day, and it’s so easy to feel like you have no hope of living up...

Giving Yourself Grace

As human beings, we naturally compare ourselves to everyone we come across on a given day, and it’s so easy to feel like you have no hope of living up to what you think motherhood should be.

Encouragement for Breastfeeding Moms

Encouragement for Breastfeeding Moms

While new motherhood can be beautiful and awe-inspiring, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. As much as I adored the personal moments of breastfeeding bliss with my boys, nursing...

Encouragement for Breastfeeding Moms

While new motherhood can be beautiful and awe-inspiring, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. As much as I adored the personal moments of breastfeeding bliss with my boys, nursing was sometimes lonely.