Kindness + Compassion for Yourself in Tough Moments
Self compassion through meditation – my personal experience As a meditator for over 15 years I find myself gravitating more and more toward compassion practices. It may well likely be the state of the world, at this time. It is […]
8 Tips to Keep Your Relationship OFF the Road to Disaster as You Enter Parenthood
Parenthood has an impact on your relationship Entering into parenthood in a committed relationship? A black box warning for you: Having a baby will put your relationship to the test like nobody’s business. As much as you can, plan in […]
The early days of parenthood – parent perspective
As a parent, I feel like I am in a tribe with all other parents. I love hearing other parent’s experiences because it is important for me to remember that parenting is wonderful but also messy (and that is ok!). […]
Body and mind recovery after baby
Motherhood is the fork in the road of your health and life. If it’s taken as an opportunity to heal, it is possible to get into the best shape of your life. And by best shape of your life, I […]
Making a Postpartum Plan
Most people who are pregnant are familiar with the idea of writing a birth plan (or more commonly “birth preferences” since truly, it’s hard to plan how labor and birth will unfold!), but too few parents-to-be think about sitting down […]
Radical self care in five simple steps
My personal journey and self care For the last four months, I set out on a bit of a challenge and adventure with my family involving travel and homeschooling. I learned so much that I wish I knew when I […]
Co-sleeping explained
Deciding how the baby will sleep or co-sleep Sleep is one of the most talked about and argued about topics for new parents. Where a baby sleeps, how long a baby sleeps, and to sleep train or not to sleep […]
Working mom: investing in your family, career, and yourself
The trap of work life balance Work life balance is a phrase that I hear a lot, especially as a working mom. When I hear it, I always imagine a scale with a stack of things on one side (work) […]
My journey as a single mom, Doula, and Sleep Consultant
The story of a single mom. Today we will be speaking with Erica Shane, After Third’s community builder and long time childbirth professional. Erica has always worked with families: she started as a professional nanny and after graduating from university, […]
Tips for running a business from a stay at home mom (SAHM)
My story – How I became a stay at home mom & entrepreneur (momtrepreneur) My world changed when I found out I was pregnant shortly after I decided to leave my corporate 9-5 to pursue my dream of running my […]