Surviving the Final Days of Waiting for Baby
Getting Your Dog Ready for Baby
What Moms (& Dads) Really Want for Valentine's Day
5 Tips for Coping with Sleep Deprivation
Placenta To-Go?? We Don't Think So...
Little Pitchers, Big Ears, and "Good" Kids.
It's almost inevitable while you're waiting for your baby to arrive. Friends, family, and perfect strangers shower you (aka bombard you) with all sorts of advice and warnings about the difficulties of life with an infant. But from before my first born came into our life, what I worried about most was not colic, sleepless nights, and all the inherent challenges of adjusting to having a newborn.
Ways You're Already Winning at Parenthood This Year
5 Things To Do With Kids on Cold Asheville Days
Winter is here! But when the novelty of playing in the snow wears off, and you're all out of Pinterest pins for indoor activities...so is cabin fever.
Easy Holiday Recipes for Entertaining (That Really Are Easy!)
Planning the perfect dinner party for the holidays is easier said than done. Juggling baby care, cooking, cleaning and decorating, you'll be wishing there were some shortcuts that could make this whole process easier...
Elf on the Shelf
A Few of Our Favorite Things; Holiday Wish List for (Tired) Parents
Wondering what to get for the new parents in your life? As postpartum experts, we can assure you "better sleep" is at the top of their list. You're probably thinking its impossible to give the gift of better sleep, but there's definitely a few gadgets on our wishlist that can make a big difference in the sleep quality of new parents.
Tis' the Season to Get New Toys
Ahh...Christmas. You know, "the most wonderful time of the year" (or something like that!) For many of us, the holiday season is the chance to reconnect with relatives and get the opportunity to spread a little cheer. But if you ask your kids what the best part about the holiday season is, they'll tell you it's all about the TOYS.
Holiday Activities in Asheville
The holiday season is in full swing and with the kids home for Thanksgiving break, there's plenty of opportunity to spend some quality time together and celebrate. Asheville is always buzzing with fun events for families to get out and create some new holiday traditions while supporting local businesses and events. Click through to learn about some of our favorites!
Pinterest Fails Aren't Failures
Mothers are held to high expectations everyday and the holidays are of course no different. Anyone who has ever scrolled through Pinterest out of curiosity (or intent) has seen their fair share of recipes and projects that seem easy enough to tackle on your own...
Things I Thought I Knew About Parenting (Before I Actually Had Kids)
TV Shows for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Television in the homes of American families has transformed from a luxury to a staple of everyday life. Although many mothers don't want to admit to resorting to television to occupy their kids (because hello #momguilt and #momshaming), a captivating tv show is a breath of fresh air to a LOT of busy parents. If you're looking for a few good shows, come check out today's blog!
Is this Behavior Normal?
Why does my baby cry all day? Is my baby getting enough to eat? Am I overfeeding my baby? Why won't my baby sleep? Why hasn't my baby pooped?! You've heard it before, "every baby is different". But now you're experiencing lots of new (and often hard) things. Where do you turn?
Bassinets, and Judgement, and Safe Sleep Guidelines, OH MY!
If you're a new(ish) parent, you've probably seen posts about the new SNOO Smart Sleeper by now. In a nutshell, it's a beautifully designed, high-tech sleeper that promises to help you and your baby sleep better. It "listens" to your baby's cries, responding with gentle rocking movements and white noise to soothe your baby back to sleep. Baby is soothed back to sleep, parents get to keep resting... sounds like a win-win! Right?!
When will I feel normal again?
Even if you felt fully prepared to welcome a new baby into the mix, there's a lot of questions that you might find yourself missing the answers to now that your baby is here. One of the best parts of our job as postpartum doulas is helping new parents feel confident as they navigate postpartum life. Let's get you some of the answers you need.