14 Things to Do To Tackle Mom Overwhelm
You probably saw the title of this post and audibly groaned. It’s a visceral reaction you can’t help. If you’re a mom, you’re almost certainly overwhelmed. Period. Overwhelmed moms are constantly looking for ways to make their lives a little easier, and we’re here to help reduce some of that stress. Mental health for parents […]
Surviving the Loss of a Child: Michelle’s Story
To many, the loss of a child is completely unimaginable–something we shove into the darkest corners of our mind and fervently pray we never have to experience. For others, like Michelle Valiukenas, the loss of a much wanted baby is something that never goes away. Today we welcome Michelle, Colette’s mama and founder of the […]
Why We Feel Mom Guilt And How To Overcome It
Tired of constantly feeling mom guilt? Here, we explore parenting guilt, where it comes from, and how we can actively overcome it.
When to Announce a Pregnancy: A Different Opinion
Here’s my unpopular opinion about when to announce a pregnancy. I don’t think you should wait until 12 weeks! In fact, I don’t think you should follow any set rules at all. Because pregnancy is real and raw and scary. And it’s personal how you handle it, just like the choices you make through your […]
Let’s All Jump for Kangaroo Care Day
Learn more about what Kangaroo Care is and its benefits, compelete with an infographic for all the research-based evidence for babywearing.
14 Best Pajamas for Babies & Toddlers
I’m gonna be real here: one of my favorite things in the whole world is a freshly bathed baby slathered in calming lavender baby lotion and stuffed into a pair of freshly laundered PJs. Cue the Sound of Music, “These are a few of my favorite things” lyrics. Is there anything better? Nope, which is […]
Miscarriage Support Groups Got me Through Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
When I had my first miscarriage, I learned at 8 ½ weeks that the pregnancy had ended before I even knew it’d begun. That is, I’d been carrying a nonviable pregnancy for over a month, and I had no idea. I wondered: Confused, angry, devastated, and dizzy with grief, I immediately went to Facebook. Why? I […]
What (Not) to Say To Someone Who Had a Miscarriage
It’s a question I'm asked regularly: “What do I say to someone who had a miscarriage?” Here's a helpful list of what to say, and what NOT to say.