Top 5 Gentle Parenting Baby Shower Wish List

At sixteen weeks pregnant, I'm feeling my baby move a bit and getting a little more horizontal in the belly region. We've so far interviewed a great doula, are considering midwife-assisted vs. unassisted birth, and...

Gratitude: A New Year's Family Tradition

Stepping into a new year tends to be all about the "new year, new me" and setting New Year's resolutions that we may or may not end up sticking to. So this year, whether you're...

Creating Winter Traditions With Your Family

No matter what winter holiday a family celebrates there’s always one thing in common: parents want it to be a special and magical time for their family, especially for their children. With all the focus...

‘Tis the season to ground: mindfulness and self-care during pandemic

After the year we’ve had, the holidays just do NOT feel the same. Crowds of people that once lined the streets now flip open their laptops to virtually shop for gifts. It is the year...

Holiday SurThrival Index for New Parents

So, you’re a new parent. You have a new baby. This is your first holiday season together. Yay! It’s a busy time. You’re new to this gig. You’ve got feedings and travel and family and...

How Babywearing Can Help You and Your Newborn Thrive This Holiday Season

Travel, and relatives, and food, oh my! Who’s ready for that magical first (or fifth?) holiday season with a newborn? If you’re accustomed to keeping your little one heart-to-heart with a baby wrap or carrier,...

The Impact of a Mother's Love on Brain Size and Development

Lending a voice of science and research to what mothers already know well is how maternal love and support impact and affect a child's brain size and growth. The size and growth of the brain's...

How to keep your baby happy and healthy during winter

The winter months and cold temperatures are among us and it's during this time that we need to provide extra care to our families – especially newborns and toddlers. Colds are especially common for babies...

Top 10 Most Beautiful Lullabies

I'm a sucker for a good lullaby. A few years ago (um... eleven), I came across a CD of lullabies from around the world that can still calm me in an instant. I was in...