“You may be wondering why a baby might need to see a physical therapist. Have you ever noticed that your baby only turns one way or has trouble tolerating various positions. Have you brought these concerns up to your pediatrician and they were dismissed or you were told to wait and see? This is where a pediatric physical therapy evaluation would be helpful. The wait and see approach is very common but is not helpful.”

“This might be the hardest challenge of all. Both your joyful parts and grief stricken parts will likely have a lot to say to you during this major life transition. Listen to them both. It is okay to feel joy about the wonderful life you are nurturing. It is okay to feel heartbroken that your parent doesn’t get to witness you do this amazing thing. Some parents leave behind a complicated legacy; acknowledge the things you wish were different in your relationship. Feelings of grief and joy (and everything in between) are bound to ebb and flow and compete with each other, but they do not invalidate one another.”

“What I love the most about prenatal yoga is its ability to encourage you to slow down and connect with your growing baby. In my classes, we take it slow and with purpose. Poses are held longer, allowing you to immerse yourself in the moment, connect with your baby, and become more attuned to your breath. In a time when your mind is often in overdrive — filled with worries, plans, and excitement — prenatal yoga offers a sanctuary for listening to your body.”

“Embrace the mess! We want our babies exploring and playing with their food and that means mess. I usually encourage stripping a baby down to their diaper or a onesie. Allowing foods to touch our babies bodies allows for a rich sensory experience.”

“Embracing parenthood is a transformative journey, and for those choosing to embark on this path solo, the support they receive can make all the difference. As a doula, I have witnessed the unique challenges and triumphs of single parents by choice, and it is crucial to highlight the invaluable role doulas play in empowering and assisting them throughout their pregnancy and childbirth.”

Psychotherapist Katy MacDonald candidly shares, “Before having children, I thought about motherhood as role, and while I knew how valuable and meaningful a mother is to a child and to society, I was wholly unprepared for how my journey to motherhood reshaped who I am to my very core.”

Taste safe sensory play is all over social media, with DIYs, recipes and activities to engage your little ones. But is it really necessary? What is sensory play exactly and why is it important? How do you incorporate it without being overwhelemed?

You’ve seen it all over Instagram, right? Parents and caregivers wearing their babies in all kinds of gorgeous wraps, carriers, and slings. Maybe you’ve thought to yourself, “I’d like to try that, but I have no clue where to begin!” This is the post for you!