Every Mama Needs a Moment to STOP
This is one of my favorite quick coping strategies I have had in my bag of tricks for so long I’m not sure where I picked it up. S-T-O-P is for those moments when you feel like the day…
Hilary V
My 10 biggest lessons from my 30s
I’ve had several long drives while on our month-long journey and here is a list of my 10 biggest lessons from my 30’s. My voice matters- What I have to say is important and valuable no matter what anyone…
Little Successes Breed Bigger Ones
Ever get in that mode where everyday feels like a battle… like your pulling teeth to get anything accomplished? It’s exhausting, right? Then you have those weeks, where things just seem to fall together effortlessly and the stars just…
Stress & Your Pelvic Floor
I think it’s safe to say, we all have stress, sometimes it’s overwhelming and sometimes it feels as if it has almost floated away- even if for a small fleeting moment. Chances are you have your go to coping…
Do Your Journal
Over the last 5 years I have become quite an avid journaler. It has been my way to record experiences, sort out complex emotions or simply organize my brain and plan for things to come. I find it relaxing and…
Sensational Sensation
Using your sensations to navigate labor is one of the easiest ways to prepare for labor but is often overlooked entirely or left until the last minute. Let this be your guide toward delving more deeply into using your personal…
Elevate your Motherhood with Optimized Self-Care
Unless you’re an occupational therapist, or work in healthcare or social services, self-care likely hasn’t been a term you used readily until about 2016 when self-care became VERY mainstream. Up until that point, self-care has been used primarily in the…
5 Steps to Becoming a Time Bender
Time… That thing we must abide by to be functional humans in this modern world That thing that seems to slip through our fingers far too easily That thing that on one hands provides comfort through structure and on the…
Baby Wearing Don’ts
I highly recommend baby wearing!! It is a beautiful way to bond with your baby, help her stay regulated, and allows you 2 hands to still feel like a semi-productive human. No wonder women have been wearing their babies since…
Returning to Intimacy in Postpartum
Returning to intimacy postpartum is different for everyone!! For some, both mom and dad are eager to get back to their usual ways. Unfortunately, it is quite common for the return to pre-baby intimacy to take longer than expected and…