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Rest and Peace, with A Postpartum Doula

Posted on: July 21, 2025 | Babies, birth, Business, childcare, Children, Doulas, Famillies, Fatherhood, Feeding, Friendship, Information, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Doulas, sleep

Shaun glanced at the clock. Tick…tock…tick…tock…1 hour until the postpartum doula was scheduled to arrive. They had been trying to soothe the upset baby for the past 3 hours. Bouncing here, holding baby this way and that, and singing ‘Motownphilly’ to bring some fun into the situation. Shanae was out taking a stroll, indulging in some much-needed Vitamin D and fresh air before settling in for the night. Shaun was . . .

School’s Out For Summer!

Posted on: June 9, 2025 | Activity, Children, classes, Community, Famillies, Friendship, Information, Las Vegas, Motherhood

The last of the backpacks was packed, filled with classroom snacks to share. Pictures were taken, laughs were shared, and tears were wiped. Dressed to the nines and donning a little cap and gown, your oldest has just been promoted from preschool. Next up Kindergarten! As you sit with your newest little one strapped close to your chest, pondering this same journey again in a few short years, the reality . . .

Tiffany’s Birth Letter to Her Child…

Posted on: April 21, 2025 | birth, Body, Doulas, Famillies, Labor, Love, Motherhood

My Sweet Baby Rae, Birthing you will forever be one of the wildest experiences of my life. It makes sense that it had to be that way because it set me up for the wild ride that parenting has been. It’s crazy how some parts I can remember like they just happened while others are completely blurry. Going back over 13 years, I swear it felt like I was going . . .

5 Important Things You Should Do This Month

Posted on: April 7, 2025 | Community, Famillies, Friendship, Parenting

To do lists. Carpools and drivelines, drop-offs and pickups. Practices, dinners, homework, colleagues, meetings, etc etc etc. The never-ending this and that. You know, the hustles and bustles of every life and it’s daily stresses. STOP! For a moment. Count your blessings, express your gratitudes, and be deliberate about what moves you make next. There are five things that you should do this month. I know, I know…I absolutely despise . . .

When You Don’t Love Parenthood

Posted on: March 3, 2025 | Babies, Body, Children, Famillies, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Parenting, Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Relationships

Mornings came way too early for Claudia most days. The overnight support from her postpartum doula was a godsend in getting a full rest for the day ahead. Claudia found herself enjoying the nightly conversation over tea before retreating for the night. It was something about the afternoons that shook Claudia. Evyn was a great nap-taker and nursing was gaining traction, so what was going on with her? Something about . . .

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