Brittany Cantrell is an Epidemiologist at her local health department who oversees a team of beautiful, talented women. Though she specializes in infectious disease prevention, she is a strong advocate for all public health professionals. She is the owner and author of the mindful travel blog, The World Enough, where readers are empowered to live with presence and without fear. She was born and raised in the rolling foothills of the north Georgia mountains. In her spare time, you can find her helplessly pinned to the couch by one of her two cats, heading to a yoga class, or planning her next adventure.
How To Start Pumping At Work: One Mom’s Tips for Success
Pumping at work poses its own unique challenges for new mothers, and it often comes at a time of difficult transitions for both mom and baby. You may feel like you’ve only just started to get to know your little one when it’s time to head back to the grind. There’s no getting around the […]
Top 10 Mom-Approved Movies for Toddlers
Whether you’re looking to add screen-time to your toddler’s routine or just desperate to finally make dinner in peace, having a few carefully-selected movies for toddlers on hand can streamline a busy day. We all want to offer our children the most opportunities for learning and growth, but in this era of modern parenting, we […]
Constipation in Toddlers: Remedies For Natural Relief At Home
A constipated toddler requires some of the most stressful tasks of parenting small children: getting them to eat, cleaning bodily fluids, and potty training. We know that if you’re googling “constipation in toddlers remedies” at 10 o’clock after your exhausted and uncomfortable child finally fell asleep, you need answers pronto! We hear you, my friend! […]
Life Beyond the Tantrum: Emotional Development in Toddlers
Once you’ve had the pleasure of witnessing your normally well-behaved child completely lose it in the middle of a public space, you truly understand the power of toddler emotions. They go big, and we go home. While embarrassing, tantrums are now recognized as a developmentally appropriate reaction to a toddler’s inability to regulate their emotions. […]
The Best Montessori Toys for 1 Year Olds
For many parents who adore the infant phase, there’s nothing like gazing into your little one’s eyes and cozying up for a chubby baby snuggle. I’m glad that parents like that exist, but I am NOT one of them. I live for the full-contact, no bowl of food left upended, won’t-go-but-doesn’t-want-to-stay days of toddlerhood. First […]
What to Expect After 2 Month Shots Rock your Baby’s World
The simplest of tasks can require a monumental effort when you’re caring for a newborn and recovering postpartum. As a new mom, a trip to the pediatrician’s office can seem like a full day event when you’ve never changed a diaper in a public bathroom; you’re not experienced using the car seat or stroller; and […]
Montessori for Infants: Finding Daily Connection with Your Baby
I stumbled across an article discussing the joys of Montessori for infants while I was pregnant with my son. The article featured a classroom with open shelves perfectly lit by sun beams streaming in from large picture windows. The children seemed serene as they scooped beans into a bowl or arranged flowers into a small […]
The Ultimate Planning Guide to Flying with a Baby
For all the bleary-eyed parents and parents-to-be out there researching tropical holidays in the wee hours of the morning or dreaming of their thrice-postponed family vacation, this article is for you. I’ve assembled a list of parent-tested tips from both travel experts and parents who have taken their babies into the air and not only […]