Traveling with children and actually relaxing!
Many of us travel over the holidays. Some of us are traveling somewhere warmer or taking a much needed break from work. Some of us travel to family gatherings that we may not be so excited about. We may be […]
Choosing to take care of myself – Jessica’s story
Many of us, especially busy Moms like myself, are so focused on being care-GIVERS to everyone else that we often neglect to take care of OURSELVES. What is the result? We suffer. We feel overwhelmed. We feel exhausted. We gain […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Expert Tips: Preparing for your birth
Michelle‘s Tips for preparing to become a parent. Becoming a parent is one of the hugest life transitions you will ever experience. Preparing for your birth is like planning a wedding. You spend a lot of time preparing to all […]
Preparing for birth: how a doula can help
Preparing for birth and the role of a birth doula Women have attended other women’s birth throughout the course of history and across cultures. Women have also supported other women, new mothers, in their recovery from childbirth. In a way, […]
Self care for new parents
Self care for the new parent by Erica Why self care matters Self-care takes on a whole new meaning as a new parent. While caring for your small child, you are simultaneously caring for yourself, and miraculously at that. At […]