Posts by Kristin Smith
How to keep your relationship strong with a new baby
Having a baby is a huge milestone for couples. Becoming parents together brings depth to your relationship, but the transition isn’t always easy. Having a baby with your partner can make you fall more deeply in love, but it can test even the strongest couples. If you’re wondering how to keep your relationship strong with…
Read MoreThe Eco-Conscious Postpartum Guide
It’s so easy to overlook your own postpartum recovery needs. Many parents thoughtfully prepare a baby registry, but totally forget to think about the products they’ll need for postpartum healing. The hospital will provide some of what you need, but disposable products create a ton of waste. Maternity pads, mesh undies, breast pads, Tucks pads,…
Read MoreThe Minimalist’s Baby Registry
It can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole, and end up with a truckload of baby gear. But if you live in a small space, are on a tight budget, or just want to keep it simple, there’s good news: you absolutely can have a minimalist baby registry. When considering a baby…
Read MoreNeed a Boston Baby Nurse?
If you’re looking for a Boston baby nurse, you’ve come to the right place. Because, that’s what we do! Let’s clarify though- we aren’t all nurses. We are mostly Newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas. We specialize in overnight newborn care [and live-in newborn care aka 24/7 newborn care!] Why do you need a Boston…
Read MoreHow to Make Life Easier With a Newborn
Having a baby is one surefire way to rock your world. New parenthood is not for the faint of heart! People often talk about how hard it is to have a newborn, but why is it so hard to have a new baby? The truth is, with a new baby everything about your life feels…
Read More6 Ways to Boost Your Family’s Immunity
We’re deep into respiratory season, and parents are totally over it. Between the flu, RSV, Covid, and rhinoviruses, there are seemingly bugs hiding around every corner! Babies and toddlers love to touch everything, and they’re experts at bringing viruses home to the whole family. This year many parents are asking, “how can I boost my…
Read MoreWhat is a nesting party?
One of the toughest things about having a pandemic baby was having to go it alone. No in-person baby shower, gender reveal, or family visits postpartum. As we move forward and plan ways to safely gather, we get to reinvent the ways that we do so. One of the best new trends to celebrate new…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Sleep Deprivation as a New Parent
It doesn’t take long after a pregnancy announcement for the unsolicited advice to start rolling in. “You better sleep now!” is one of the classics, and one of the most annoying to hear. Because naturally, catching extra zzz’s while you’re pregnant won’t help you avoid sleep deprivation with a newborn. You know that newborns need…
Read MoreMindfulness for New Parents
Mindfulness for new parents, really? When you hear the word mindfulness you might picture someone sitting peacefully and uninterrupted, meditating. Now imagine the haze of raising a newborn – endless diaper changes, mountains of used burp cloths, sleepless nights – and the two just don’t mix. You know that mindfulness is good for your mental,…
Read More2022 Boston Kids Christmas Guide
Looking for things to do with kids in Boston this holiday season? Read on! In this 2022 Boston Kids Christmas Guide, we share all kinds of family-friendly holiday activities in the Boston area. From ice skating to train rides to lights displays and more, there are lots of kid-friendly holiday events in the Boston area this…
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