You Can Have An Empowering Birth in Times of Uncertainty
We know by now that the current measures to protect against exposure to COVID-19 are having staggering impacts on birthing people, partners, doctors, doulas, midwives, and families all around the globe. In any situation, birth isn’t a predictable event, though, […]
The Ayurvedic Approach To Pregnancy & Postpartum: Holistic Care for Healthy Life Transitions
As a doula, I am invited into people’s lives during some of their most transforming, raw, and vulnerable times. I have had the honor to work with families from around the world, and I’ve come to learn that regardless of […]
Coronavirus Anxiety: Helping parents to support their children
We were so honored and excited to have NYC pediatrician Dr. Micah Resnick with us on our live series this week to discuss coronavirus anxiety and supporting our children through the next stage of uncertainty and stay at home orders. […]
Working and Parenting at Home Through the Pandemic
Parenting and working from home through Coronavirus There is no magic solution to the unusual situation we find ourselves in. The outbreak of Covid-19 has put many families into uncharted territory. There are intentions and habits we can put in […]
Four Eastern Philosophies That Can Help You Gain Perspective During COVID-19
In my years as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine, I have witnessed time and time again that our minds, bodies and our world all seem to adhere to some of the philosophical concepts of eastern thought. During this difficult time, […]
12 Tips For Working At Home With Kids During Coronavirus
Many of us are facing a new reality that we have not prepared for. Working at home during coronavirus brings with it its own challenges, and working at home with kids is a game all of its own. While some […]
Shifting the realities of working parents
What is it really like to be a working parent? We have spoken with many career-driven working parents and have heard similar stories. The reality of new parenthood was different from their expectations. They were surprised by just how intense […]
Childcare for new parents: tips for making it work and lessons learned
During pregnancy, it can be hard to imagine what kind of support we may need when the baby arrives. We may have all the things folded and stored away, but we also need support systems set up because raising a […]
Creating a postpartum plan
Having a postpartum support plan will help you take care of yourself, set healthy boundaries, and ensure your needs can be well taken care of while you transition to new parenthood. New mom or dad, you are preparing for a […]
Self-care for parents
It is the season of love. Cherry red cards and candy-filled hearts abound. But how about showering so much needed attention on YOU? After all, you probably spread yourself thin all year long taking care of your family. Is now […]