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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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How to Implement Self-Care While Breastfeeding
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
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...
I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean
Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating...
I Never Thought I’d Miss Breastfeeding: From Learning How to Nurse to Learning How to Wean
Guest blogger Emily Wright shares her breastfeeding journey: "Nothing felt natural about breastfeeding in the beginning. It hurt. I was raw and engorged. I had so many questions: Was he eating enough? How could I tell how much he was eating? Was...
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
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 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...
5 Ways to Ditch the Guilt and Reach Your Fitness Goals This Year
All the hype surrounding New Year’s resolutions can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Every year there’s a lot of pressure to “get in shape” and make this year “the best one...
5 Ways to Ditch the Guilt and Reach Your Fitness Goals This Year
All the hype surrounding New Year’s resolutions can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Every year there’s a lot of pressure to “get in shape” and make this year “the best one ever.” There’s nothing wrong with wanting to be healthier or...
Happy New Year!
Whether you’re exhausted from the holidays or energized by the new year, I hope you remember that you are nothing short of amazing, you are more than enough, and you...
Happy New Year!
Whether you’re exhausted from the holidays or energized by the new year, I hope you remember that you are nothing short of amazing, you are more than enough, and you are the right mom for your little one. May the coming...
5 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays When You Have a New Baby
The holidays bring merriment and memory-making but also a glut of events, expenses, and demands on your resources, which can be especially challenging with a new baby. Your baby doesn’t care...
5 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays When You Have a New Baby
The holidays bring merriment and memory-making but also a glut of events, expenses, and demands on your resources, which can be especially challenging with a new baby. Your baby doesn’t care if you have cookies to bake, lights to string, or...
KB Moms Travel Tips
We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our...
KB Moms Travel Tips
We love checking things off lists, especially when they’re mom-approved lists. Since traveling with babies and toddlers can be complicated (even more so during the holidays), we’ve put together our favorite tips and packing must-haves, and we created a streamlined,...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support...
Who’s Who in Maternity Care: An Introduction to the Health Care Professionals You'll Meet During Pregnancy
From your first prenatal visit to your post-delivery appointments, you’ll likely meet a number of health care professionals who will monitor your health, check your baby’s progress, and provide support during and after labor. These incredible people are instrumental in...
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise: An Interview with Fitness Expert Amy Jordan
When you're a busy or expectant mom, it can be hard to work out. Amy Jordan, Creator and CEO of WundaBar Pilates, is not only a fitness expert but also...
Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise: An Interview with Fitness Expert Amy Jordan
When you're a busy or expectant mom, it can be hard to work out. Amy Jordan, Creator and CEO of WundaBar Pilates, is not only a fitness expert but also a successful entrepreneur and thriving mom of two. Amy has firsthand...
Five Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mommy and Baby shares her favorite tips to get kids to eat more veggies: "Whether you’ve got a little who’s refusing to eat the green-headed forest tree (AKA...
Five Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mommy and Baby shares her favorite tips to get kids to eat more veggies: "Whether you’ve got a little who’s refusing to eat the green-headed forest tree (AKA broccoli) or you’re skipping the vegetables altogether because you just...
Everything You Need to Know About The Third Trimester of Pregnancy
You’ve been counting down the weeks for half a year now. Maybe the time has gone quickly for you, or maybe you feel like you’ve been pregnant forever. You may find yourself...
Everything You Need to Know About The Third Trimester of Pregnancy
You’ve been counting down the weeks for half a year now. Maybe the time has gone quickly for you, or maybe you feel like you’ve been pregnant forever. You may find yourself nesting hard or waking in the middle of the night...
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