Posts by Kristin Smith
How to Burp Your Baby
Burping your baby is an important part of their feeding routine. During a feeding, babies swallow some air bubbles along with their formula or breastmilk. Babies need help with positioning to expel that gas, which otherwise can become trapped in the digestive system and cause discomfort. Read on for all you need to know about…
Read MoreWhat to Expect for Your First Postpartum Period
Pregnancy puts your body through major changes. In less than a year, your uterus goes from the size of a pear to a watermelon and back again. New hormones come online. Others, like estrogen, climb to six times higher than pre-pregnancy levels. It’s a lot to adjust to, but there are some silver linings (besides…
Read MorePostpartum Depression Affects Fathers, Too
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts. People with depression can experience feelings of persistent sadness, numbness, irritability, or hopelessness. Some people are more prone to depressive episodes than others, based on genetic factors. But this disease does not discriminate: anyone can become depressed, especially during or…
Read More5 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate His First Father’s Day
Is your man celebrating his first Father’s Day this year? You want to make it a special occasion for him, but don’t know where to start. Don’t stress – there are countless simple and meaningful ways to let your guy know he is loved and appreciated. Read on for 5 meaningful ways to celebrate his…
Read MoreMother’s Day 2021 Gift Guide
Mother’s Day 2021 is right around the corner, and it’s been one tough year to become a parent. Navigating the joys and challenges of new motherhood during a pandemic is no small feat! It’s time to let the new moms in your life know that they are loved and supported. Here are our favorite Mother’s…
Read More5 Amazing Facts About Doulas in Honor of World Doula Week 2021
It’s time to celebrate the doulas in your life! Every year, March 22-28 marks World Doula Week – a time to spread awareness around the many ways that these essential non-medical support people better the lives of parents and babies. Doulas work tirelessly and passionately, using their vast knowledge and deeply loving hearts to make…
Read MoreSoothing Tips for Partners
When your baby is upset, parents want to do whatever it takes to soothe them quickly. A lot of times this looks like placing baby right back into mom’s tired arms. But wait! There are lots of ways for partners to soothe and bond with their new babies. When the work of raising a baby…
Read MoreThe 5 S’s: How to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Do you ever feel lost on how to soothe a fussy baby? After nine months in the perfectly warm and cozy womb, our bright, loud world can be totally overwhelming for newborns. All babies cry to communicate their needs. A cry could mean baby is cold, wet, hungry, tired, overstimulated, or just plain uncomfortable. And…
Read MoreMaking your Work from Home Sanctuary
When you’re working from home with kids, chaos can seem like it’s par for the course. Frequent interruptions, folding laundry on work calls, and distracting background noise can make any kind of productivity feel impossible. Read on for tips on how to make your work from home space a sanctuary, relieving stress and promoting productivity…
Read More10 Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself in 2021
It’s clear by now that this decade is the easiest to handle. We’re nearly a year into a global pandemic that has shaken the very foundations of our society – from how we work, interact with community, and raise our children. Everyone has faced hard choices this past year and has had to rise to…
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