Pacific Northwest parents and families: how are you doing? Obviously, it’s been a helluva year so far. If you’re like us, then you’ve been greatly affected by what I am calling the noise of COVID. “The noise?” you say? Yes, the noise. The voices, chatter, information, constant...
It’s been a minute since we published a new blog post. Usually, you see something new from us 2-4 times each month! But recently, I just haven’t had it in me to write or offer what feels like helpful/useful/uplifting additions to the world wide web....
There's this great meme going around - maybe you've seen it. It jokingly acknowledges: "hey...
“That was the best sleep we’ve had since our baby was born.” is a wonderfully common phrase we hear from client families after our first night in their home. And it’s what we want to hear. It’s our wish for you. Actual rest that leaves...
You asked! Here are our top 7 Tips when you want to breastfeed your baby: Pick Your Place. Choose a place in your home where you can be comfortable and have the space to set up pillows and an overall supportive environment for yourself. Somewhere where you...
I can hear you now, and I promise you -you are not alone in saying, “They all said having a baby would change things. But ohmygod, I mean...
Most of us wildly underestimate how challenging it will be to maintain our pre-baby speed around the holidays. We used to cook all of the things, make umpteen shopping trips, attend all of the holiday parties, and decorate for days, right? And this first holiday season with...
What do you do when you want the insight, expertise, and support of an experienced labor doula but you don’t want to invite extra people into your labor and birth? What do you do when you want assistance in personalizing your preferences for this birth, but...
2019 in review...
Let’s face it, my kids are 18 and 13, and I LOVE picking up my groceries in the special little pick up area designated at my grocery store. It’s easy, and the best thing ever for this lady who doesn’t love crowds. But there are some...