Way back when women shared so much more with each other than they do now. They’d gather food, cook, and help raise each other’s children. Women communed in Red Tents with synchronized menstrual cycles to support each other’s businesses and lives. (Sounds like the first B-School to me!) Sisterhood saved their world back then. Sisterhood is certainly healing the world now. … [Read more...] about Why you need sisterhood and where to find your soul sisters
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Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ There is something you can do to prevent your baby from developing such a strong suck-to-sleep association that it becomes an absolute necessity for sleep, and a firmly ingrained habit that is very hard to change. Yes, it’s true that some newborns can fall asleep for every nap and night … [Read more...] about Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
Life after birth trauma
Anyone who has given or witnessed a birth can experience emotional trauma. Some may try to sort it out on their own or just brush it off, while others may swap stories or vent to similarly traumatized moms. However, these approaches often only provide temporary relief and healing can be more elusive. Doula and Childbirth Educator, Shelley Rahim, offers some insight into … [Read more...] about Life after birth trauma
The essential self-care guide for mothers
"Self-care during pregnancy is the first gift that the mother can give to her child." —Mary Thompson, “An Ayurvedic Approach to Prenatal Care” Self-care means different things to different mamas. It can be 5 minutes out of your day or a weekend away. Having a daily or weekly self-care practice will help you maintain a state of ease. You will more quickly and easily let go of … [Read more...] about The essential self-care guide for mothers
Managing multiple sleep routines
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ I remember the days of trying to coordinate my older children’s bedtime routines with the non-schedule of my new baby. I remember how hard bedtime was when the baby needed my attention, and the other two thought that bedtime meant playtime. Coordinating sibling sleep routines can seem like a … [Read more...] about Managing multiple sleep routines