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Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Here’s All You Need to Know

What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods where your baby feeds themselves small pieces of solids with their hands at their own pace, rather than being spoon-fed purees. This method involves offering nutritious foods in...
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Dads & Family Dynamics: Why Support for the Whole Family Matters

How Family Therapy and Wellness Shape the Postpartum Experience Co-authored by Dr. Carey, Clinical Psychologist & Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist In the early months of parenthood, the spotlight often lands squarely on the mom and baby—and for good...
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Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas for New Dads Real-Life Favorites from the New Mom School Community

Father’s Day hits differently when there’s a new baby in the mix. Whether he’s still figuring out the swaddle or already a diaper-changing pro, new dads deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated. We asked our community of moms what actually made a difference...
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Understanding Postpartum Depression: Signs, Causes, and Real Mom Stories Co-authored by New Mom School & Evolving Mothers

Feeling off since having a baby? You’re not alone—and it could be more than “just the baby blues.” An estimated 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth, making it the most common complication of childbirth (CDC). But too often, it’s...
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Pelvic Floor Health & Yoga: How Gentle Postpartum Movement Can Help You Reconnect, Restore, and Reclaim

Co-authored by New Mom School & FIT4MOM Motherhood changes everything—including the foundation of your body. Your pelvic floor plays a crucial role in your core strength, posture, bladder control, and even your confidence. But after pregnancy and birth, it’s often...
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Father’s Day Can Be Complicated: A Message for New Moms

Father’s Day can feel different for every mom—especially when you’re newly postpartum, sleep-deprived, and figuring out what your life even looks like now. Whether you’re celebrating a partner who just became a dad, missing your own, or carrying a story that doesn’t...
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Let’s Talk About Sex, (After) Baby

Let’s Talk About Sex, (After) Baby

“Ugh. No, thanks.” That’s my initial response to my own blog post title. Sex! Everyone does it, yet no one talks about it. Scratch that – a lot of people talk about it but it’s...

Dear Mama: You Got This

Dear Mama: You Got This

I know you’re tired. There is no other job on earth that requires as much from a woman than mamahood does. Sure, there are extremely high-stress jobs out there (a heart surgeon,...

What’s for Dinner? Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

What’s for Dinner? Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Hello! During a recent conversation with a girlfriend, I realized I should provide some more context around my relationship with the kitchen. Full disclosure: my loving husband...

Introducing: “What’s for Dinner”

Introducing: “What’s for Dinner”

Hello, Sarah here! A few weeks back, when I saw the introduction to Melanie, I found myself thinking “I want to contribute too!” While pregnant, I reunited with Melanie at a...

Cesareans: The Who, What, When, Why, and How

Cesareans: The Who, What, When, Why, and How

Picture this: you’re 34 weeks pregnant and your OB confirms via ultrasound that your baby has yet to settle into the head-down birthing position. They start talking to you about...

A Thoughtful Question From A Dad

A Thoughtful Question From A Dad

Original post by Hayley Goldberg of Heart of Connecting Tonight, was the last class for my Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers Calmly and Confidently series. Our class was a...

The New Mom’s Secret Shame

The New Mom’s Secret Shame

Provided by Donna Ford, Postpartum Doula The Disconnect Many Parents Feel with Their Babies Is Real; Here are 5 Ways An In-Home Doula Can Save Your Sanity & Newborn...

The Antidote to Entitlement

The Antidote to Entitlement

Original article by Hayley Goldberg, LMFT via Heart of Connecting Entitlement is believing that you are special and people owe you something. It’s the attitude that having good...

Building Coping Skills in Preschoolers

Building Coping Skills in Preschoolers

Original article by Hayley Goldberg, LMFT via Heart of Connecting Strong emotions can be scary for all kids and especially young children. Their big emotions can bring on strong...

Sibling Conflict

Sibling Conflict

Original article by Hayley Goldberg, LMFT via Heart of Connecting Avoiding all sibling rivalry in a family may be an impossible task. Every sibling relationship will have its...