Now that the nicer weather is upon us, parents want to be outside enjoying the sun without the worry that their baby will get a sunburn. Here are 6 ways to protect your baby while enjoying adventures outdoors.

Dad’s are often forgotten in the birth and postpartum period. We show you how we provide care and support to father’s as well so that they feel confident in their new role.

Postpartum Doulas are an essential part of a mothers recovery and transition into motherhood. Here are 4 ways a Postpartum Doula can make your postpartum recovery a more positive experience.

We know all the wonderful benefits that come with starting your little one off on breastmilk, both for baby and parent. But deciding when and how to stop can come down to personal preference, circumstances, and the baby’s willingness to give it up.

It's that dreaded time of year when we roll the clocks back and hour.

If you have a little one, the days of rolling over and pulling the covers over your head and sneaking an extra hour of sleep are long gone. The reality now is that if your little one was regularly waking at 5:30 am, guess what? They will now be waking you at 4:30 am! (We already feel the need to make coffee) It's like the universe plays some cruel joke on parents. (Don’t shoot the messenger!)

A lot has changed in recent times due to COVID-19 that could potentially shape how we live from this point on. People in general are trying to figure out how to adjust to the new norm that they've been thrust into. Working from home with increased workloads in hopes of not being furloughed, homeschooling their children, the never-ending cooking, cleaning, and laundry associated with everyone being home every day, all day. Not to mention the fear and anxiety about their own health and the health of their family. These stressors add up quickly and parents are commenting on the toll it’s already taken on them with no end in sight. So, how do new parents prepare in these changing times?

“Parenthood is the scariest hood you’ll ever go through”. I saw that saying printed on a drink coaster of a family’s home I visited. It made me chuckle a little, and then I felt sad too that what should be the happiest time of a couples life, is made to feel and look like the baby you brought into the world is out to destroy you. I mean, granted, the sleepless nights add up, and that alone can take down even the most energetic person. Parenthood will, without a doubt, challenge and leave you teetering on the edge of sanity at times. But you’re here now. There’s no turning back. It’s ok to have hard days, and you will have a lot of them. it doesn’t mean you are doing something wrong, or that your baby is devising a plan to take you down.

As a child, most of us fantasized about what we would be when we grew up, even going as far as acting it out in play. I can't remember wanting to be a firefighter, police officer, or even a ballerina, but I do remember the way my heart felt when I played with my favorite doll. My mother had crochet me this doll that had braided arms and legs and red yarn for hair to match my own. When I played with her, I recall having such emotion well up inside me, genuine love and concern for her. I knew that one-day people would think I was too old to play with dolls and I distinctly remember crying because it meant I would have to let her go and I couldn't imagine ever being ready to do that. At that moment, I knew that when I grew up, I wanted to take care of babies and children.

Transitioning into your new role as a parent has many challenges, foremost being; when will you find the time to sleep? People joke around when they find out you're expecting, saying how much your life is going to change. Some say, "you'll never sleep again". I can assure you, sleep isn't just a dream. You can and will learn to build healthy sleep habits for your infant that will help them to sleep on their own, and when they wake, to be able to put themselves back to sleep. Now, this isn't going to happen the first night you have them home, but generally, if there are no health or neurological issues, most babies are able to sleep an 8-12 hour stretch by 4-6 months of age.