As a mom that struggled with breastfeeding, primarily with a lack of milk supply, I really advocate for lactation self care. It’s being proactive in intentionally giving your body and your baby what you both need nutritionally as well as helping with the aide of milk production. Furthermore, taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health in addition to your… Read More
Sleep Training Tips for Babies and Toddlers
As a child therapist and mom of two small children, I often get asked about sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and having… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Lactation Self Care
This post is sponsored by Majka but all photos and opinions are my own. MAJKA (N.) – MOTHER “Majka” (pronounced modge-kuh) was derived from the Bosnian translation of mother. No matter what part of the world you are from or what language you speak, the bond between mother and child is universal.” – Majka As a mom that… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Moms Run on Love…and Coffee
How much do you juggle in one day? One of the most asked questions I get from strangers and friends alike, is how do you do it all? Do I eat? Do I sleep? Others often wonder how I can accomplish so much in one day. Well, let me tell you, it is not easy. But I don’t know how… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Sleep Training + Storkcraft
As a child therapist and mom of two small children I often get asked sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and parenting tools…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: Cultural Diversity and I am baby
Many of you already know that I have dual citizenship with the US and the UK. I am so proud of where I have come from and when people ask me to share something unique about myself, that is what I share. And to me, one of the best parts of my cultural heritage is sharing it with my children…. Read More
Let’s Talk About: Nursing in Public with Bravado Designs
As a first time mom I avoided nursing in public as much as possible. It was awkward and anxiety provoking to say the least. I would constantly try to maneuver my body in a position that wouldn’t expose me while one hand was trying to hold my baby and the other hand was trying to adjust the nursing cover, pull… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Premama
As a mom, breastfeeding is so important to me. My milk supply was low for my first child and I struggled to have enough milk to last through the first year. I wasn’t as educated in lactation support as I am now and didn’t know I had to be proactive on keeping my supply up. I naively thought since breastfeeding… Read More