Self Care and Motherhood: More than a Quick Fix

Self care, it’s a big buzzword right now in the mom world, but what does it actually mean? Images usually paired with this word tend to include: bubble baths, painting your nails, shopping, a girls night out, but what is the reality of these images? They all look fun and inviting on the surface, they …

My baby’s 3 favorite books

We all know you should read to your baby every day and why (larger vocabulary, higher grades in school, early literacy, higher IQ scores, better memory, less hyperactivity) and that it’s never too early (or late) to start. But it’s difficult when it feels like your baby is bored or disinterested, or when it seems …

My 7 Favorite Books For Pregnancy – Babyhood

The books I’ve read this past year look pretty different than my usual repertoire. As I’ve prepared to have a baby, gotten pregnant, given birth, and navigate raising my daughter, these have been my favorite helpers. Here’s why you should read them too! 1. Women Who Run With the Wolves - Get in touch with …

PTSD in the Time of COVID-19

I’ve decided to collect my scars like precious stones. Gather up the healing lacerations on my mind and skin like jewels and create myself a crown. One that I’ll wear with my head held high. One where I can point to each pearl, each shimmering abalone, each piece of red coral and remember what treasures …