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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.

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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...

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...

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Your baby has arrived! Welcome to the fourth trimester, the phrase commonly used for the three months after delivery. While this is a joyous time filled with oh-so-many baby snuggles, if this...

10 Tips to Guide You Through the Fourth Trimester from a Mom of Three

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Your baby has arrived! Welcome to the fourth trimester, the phrase commonly used for the three months after delivery. While this is a joyous time filled with oh-so-many baby snuggles, if this is your first child, you may also be thinking, “Why...

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

Guest post by Keira Merkovsky, LCSW

In the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves in unprecedented times, with no clear end date. Most aspects of life have drastically changed, and we have no clarity...

9 Tips for Managing Anxiety (and Other Emotions) in the Time of Coronavirus

Guest post by Keira Merkovsky, LCSW

In the blink of an eye, we have found ourselves in unprecedented times, with no clear end date. Most aspects of life have drastically changed, and we have no clarity about what the future holds. If you’re overwhelmed with emotions during...

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and...

How to Cope with Stay-at-Home Mom Depression

Guest post by Wendy Wisner

When we begin our journeys as stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), reality may not match our expectations. We’re thankful we get to be there for so many magical moments of our kids’ childhoods, and we want to care for them each step of the...

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Guest post by Carina Devi

If you’re like many moms, part of you can’t wait until the kids are in bed so that you can finally get some precious ME time. But then you’re so...

Moms, Here's How to Get Sips of Self-Care Throughout Your Day

Guest post by Carina Devi

If you’re like many moms, part of you can’t wait until the kids are in bed so that you can finally get some precious ME time. But then you’re so exhausted that all you can do is scroll on your...

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

My son is seven months old and has yet to sleep longer than a four-hour stretch. He wakes up four, five, or even eight times a night and often takes...

The Struggle is Real: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation

Guest post by Alixandria Guzman

My son is seven months old and has yet to sleep longer than a four-hour stretch. He wakes up four, five, or even eight times a night and often takes over an hour to get back down. I try to...

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle....

Mama, Your Self-Care Matters and Here's Why

Guest post by LaTisha Cotto

In this guest post, coach and blogger LaTisha Cotto emphasizes how important self-care is for new moms: "For me, motherhood has been a magical time... Every milestone is a miracle. Every smile is from heaven. Every giggle melts my heart....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it....

How Busy Moms Can Find Time to Go to the Doctor

Guest post by Erin Nelson

Many moms make sure everyone else in their family is taken care of before tending to their own needs. Well checks, dental appointments, haircuts for your kids? You’re on it. Your own stuff? Not so much. We hope our strategies help you...

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be...

How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding

Guest post by Shantel Harlin, RN, IBCLC

Taking care of all of your baby’s needs throughout the day can leave you feeling weary and emotional – I’ve been there. Making self-care part of your routine can be tricky at any stage of life, but especially during this...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on...

This Is Self-Care: 10 Tips for New Moms

As moms, we often put ourselves last, ensuring first that everyone (and everything) else is taken care of before we think about tending to our own needs. We put on a happy face and tell the world, “I’ve got this”...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d...

How to Find Flexibility in Motherhood

Guest post by Maggie McGarvey

Guest blogger Maggie McGarvey discusses how she found flexibility as a mom: "Before I had children, I used to imagine life as a stay-at-home mom to six delightful children. We’d be the Brady Bunch for the new millennium, and we’d...