I see you at playgroup, looking at the other mothers, longing to connect, longing to have a conversation with another adult who might become a real friend. I see you, cursing silently to yourself, because you forgot one of the many important things on the list of kid essentials that you need before you can go somewhere. I see you …
Dear Santa, Love Baby.
As a new parent, it’s easy to get bogged down in the seemingly endless sea of baby gear options. From the latest newborn fashion, to toys that help develop your baby’s motor skills, to the swankiest nursery décor, it can be downright overwhelming to know what it is that your new baby needs to thrive in the world. Lucky for …
I Don’t Want to Forget This Moment
Over the past few days, I have tried to make a conscious effort to soak you in. I touch your face and remember the first time we met. Such a sweet bundle of joy, all swaddled and cozy by the first time I got to hold you. You hold my hand and I remember the early months when you would …
5 Confessions of a Mom with a Deployed Spouse
As my husband’s deployment winds down to a much-anticipated end, I find myself reflecting on how much life has changed since he left. It’s no secret that coping with a deployed spouse is difficult, but you don’t truly appreciate how difficult it is until it is your reality. I admit that I spent the first few weeks kicking myself in …
Surviving the First Year Postpartum
We are honored to have guest blogger, Katie Hughes, LCSW, talking about surviving the first year postpartum. Her expertise in supporting families during pregnancy & parenthood and personal experience in her own parenting journey helps us better understand how to navigate this time in a healthy way. My daughter’s first birthday party was as much a celebration of her life …
The Place of In Between
I have the best job in the world. For some, it may be up for debate, but for me, I’m as sure as ever. This thing I get to call a career is inexplicably rewarding; the truest form of passion. For years I settled for jobs that worked for the time being. And they were fine. And I enjoyed them, …
Family Friendly Activities in Hampton Roads
Looking for some family friendly activities in Hampton Roads? We’ve gathered a comprehensive list of places to go and things to do in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News, and Williamsburg that are fun for the whole family! What are your favorite family friendly activities in the Coastal Virginia region? We’d love to add it to our list! Comment below! Norfolk …
A Day with a Postpartum Doula
Society has this idea that being sleep deprived, stressed, starving, and having a “do-it-all attitude” is a badge of honor to be attained by new moms & dads. Because, ya know…that’s just how it goes. “Welcome to parenthood.” Boy-oh-boy are we sorely mistaken. And that outlook on the postpartum period is a HUGE disservice to these new families. Telling them …
Ways for Partners to Bond with the Breastfed Child
We hear this a lot: “I want to breastfeed, but my partner wants to know how they’ll be able to bond with the baby if they can’t feed them.” This implies that feeding your baby is the only way to bond with your baby. Let me be clear, breastfeeding is an incredible bonding experience, and it’s understandable why your partner could potentially feel …
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