Guest post by Angela Worley Getting a toddler to sit still for two minutes is a challenge. Getting them to sit still while grocery shopping is impossible for most. The toddler phase is a very active age and so fun to watch and be around when it comes to playtime. “Play all day” is the… Read more »
Guest post by Kasey Ciesiensky Did you know the air inside an average American home is more polluted than the air outdoors?! This is just a bit disheartening, to say the least, seeing that our home is where our family spends the majority of their time. But why? What makes the air so polluted?! Household… Read more »
Guest post by Jenny Hart Giving birth is an amazing, miraculous experience. Obviously, when you have a baby, there are a lot of adjustments taking place, including the adjustments your body goes through during and after pregnancy. While you prepare for your little one, make sure you are also preparing for your own recovery, momma…. Read more »
It’s normal to have second thoughts over taking certain vitamins and supplements during pregnancy. After all, you only want what’s best for the baby, and you might not be so comfortable with bombarding your body with chemicals you aren’t so familiar with. However, you’d be surprised how helpful it can be to add some probiotics… Read more »
The 5 most popular episodes of 2019: The number one most downloaded episode of 2019 is “Real Food for Pregnancy” with Lily Nichols: 049: Real food for pregnancy with Lily Nichols #2 033: Conscious Conception and Pregnancy with Kiersten Markham #3 054: A Mental Health Revolution Begins in Infancy with Greer Kirshenbaum Ph.D. #4 043:… Read more »
Guest post by Nacy Baker of Childmode.com Whether you have a baby on the way or you just welcomed one, you know you are going to need lots of diapers, but how do you the right ones for your baby? The current market is flooded with lots of options within the cloth and disposable categories…. Read more »
Preparing for birth (even if this is your 5th pregnancy) can be stressful and overwhelming. You might be feeling anxious and even a little scared about your upcoming birth. You’re not alone. This is quite common. Some women like to go with the flow, while others feel comforted with a plan. You might be Googling… Read more »
Guest post by Sarah Blunkosky, M.A., RYT 500, R-PYT, R-CYT is an integrative education consultant, certified peer-breastfeeding counselor, and registered Accessible yoga instructor specializing in family, children’s, special needs, and prenatal/postpartum movement/embodiment. She serves clients in Northern Virginia and travels for service appointments, conferences, and workshops with local studios and her company, Learning Heroine LLC…. Read more »
Fun fact: one hospital childbirth education class was all I took before giving birth to my first daughter. Back then, the idea of birth freaked me out. All I wanted was for the nurse to tell me what to do. I laugh at it now. When I gave birth to my second daughter, I found… Read more »