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.

The Best Nursing Swimsuits for Breastfeeding Moms 2023

The Best Nursing Swimsuits for Breastfeeding Moms 2023

The weather’s warming up, and it’s almost time for fun in the sun! Are you ready?  Whether you’re looking for a one-piece swimsuit, a maternity bikini, or a busty bikini...

The Best Nursing Swimsuits for Breastfeeding Moms 2023

The weather’s warming up, and it’s almost time for fun in the sun! Are you ready?  Whether you’re looking for a one-piece swimsuit, a maternity bikini, or a busty bikini top, we’ve got you covered. And with UPF sun protection,...

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.

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...

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect...

Kindred Bravely's Fourth Birthday

Birthdays are a big deal at Kindred Bravely. From our own birthdays to our KB birthdays (work anniversaries) to KB’s birthday (it’s our fourth anniversary!), we love having a chance to reflect on each passing year, celebrate what's happened so far, and...

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.

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...

10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

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...

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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...

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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,...

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.

A Love Letter to Moms

A Love Letter to Moms

Dear Moms, You’re doing a wonderful job. I know it doesn’t always feel like it, but I know you’re doing your best.

A Love Letter to Moms

Dear Moms, You’re doing a wonderful job. I know it doesn’t always feel like it, but I know you’re doing your best.