Maybe it’s because I’m a new mom or maybe it’s because we had a huge snowfall in November, but this year Christmas time feels different than any other year. It’s more magical. This year is the first year I put lights outside. This year is the first year I baked holiday cookies. This year is […]
She may be glowing brighter than the Christmas lights, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t want a little something to make her pregnancy a little more special (or a little easier.) Whether it’s to ease some aches and pains or to celebrate them, here is a gift guide for the pregnant mom in your life […]
What are your thoughts on the Christmas spirit? To be honest, it can feel a little much. The Christmas carols at the overcrowded mall. The red and green… everything. The fact that every commercial starts with a jingling bell. Not to mention all the checklists and the get-togethers! At the same time though, I do […]
Oh no. Here it comes. That dreary-weary time of year when your mood takes a dive and you have less energy than a sloth. As if us moms don’t have enough on our plates. As if our moods and emotions haven’t already gone through a rollercoaster. As if we have the time for this. And […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann It can be difficult to make and keep friends after becoming a mom due to the major lifestyle changes that come with having a baby, but having friends who are also moms of kids close in age to yours can be a great way to keep a social life, which is an […]
It takes a village to raise a child, but how do you ask for help? by Jaclyn Herrmann As a new mom, you are bombarded with expectations about how perfect everything should be, and when you finally get home with your new baby, reality sets in: you now have a human life that is entirely […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann While you love your baby more than you could have possibly imagined, they are a one-way ticket to sleep deprivation. As a new mother, you may feel like the sleep that you are getting isn’t enough or is low-quality. Here are 5 ways to get better sleep so that you can get […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann You’re a new mom. For all of your life, you’ve likely had only yourself to care for, but now your child’s life is entirely in your hands and it may be difficult for you to balance taking care of yourself while taking care of your baby’s every need. Of course, you should […]
by Jaclyn Herrmann While having a baby can be a wonderful, fulfilling, and happy time, for many, it comes with a frequent feeling of being down. Approximately 10 to 15% of women suffer from postpartum mood disorders, including postpartum depression, and even women who don’t suffer from PPD can find themselves in a funk at […]
If you’ve been keeping up with our Profiles in Power, you’ll know that we believe in the power of pregnancy fitness. A good workout – whether light or intense – can bring about a sense of strength you didn’t know you had. And, at the same time making a commitment to yourself and following a […]