How to feel better about yourself after having a baby
It’s common to hear that having a baby rocks your world. Unfortunately, it’s also one of these things that no one can truly comprehend until they go through it themselves. You know you will be tired. Yes, you know your body may change. You know it will be hard, at least in the beginning. You’r
How to be an autism ally
I have been thinking of writing a post about Autism for a long time. Pretty much since I started this blog. To be completely clear, I am not diagnosed with Autism. My son is neither, and I only know one person with an official diagnosis. Safe to say, I am not an expert by any […]
My pregnancy-safe skincare routine
I’ve always loved skincare. I love trying different products, always in search of the holy grail. But when we first started trying for a baby, I knew I needed to dive deep into the ingredients list and eliminate anything potentially harmful to ensure pregnancy-safe skincare routine. I avoided
Excel at: prenatal vitamins & supplements; extensive guide
When you first get pregnant or start trying to conceive, you are told to get prenatal vitamins. If you ask your doctor which one he recommends, he most likely will say, “Any with folic acid.” There is an agreement in the medical community that this is the most important supplement pregna
Crunchy, silky or scrunchy mom? Does motherhood need labels?
Parenting is a subject that touches our core, but it can also be a source of challenges and anxieties. Finding a like-minded community can validate our choices and serve as a source of information. However, it can also become an echo chamber and isolate us from others w
The ultimate guide to non-toxic baby (& adult) products.
On the one hand, we are surrounded by an abundance of products. Conversely, we increasingly hear about the health and environmental dangers of various widespread chemicals and plastics. We lack more substantial public health guidance and oversight in these matters. The natural, non-toxic products an
Creative and fun make your own Yoto card ideas
If you read my blog post here, you know I’m a big fan of Yoto Player. I’ve compiled a list of ideas for those custom Make Your Own Yoto cards. They can either be designed for our child to enjoy, to support guided or independent learning, or for the whole family to listen together. Yoto [
Creative nursery themes (or rather no themes)
I feel like we live in the “theme” era. From birthday parties to nurseries, everything seems to need a central motif. And I get it; sometimes, having a set theme can make things much easier, especially when we’re bombarded by marketing of millions of readily available products ever
Best barefoot shoes for toddlers that are stylish & healthy
I first encountered the idea of barefoot footwear when looking for my son’s first shoes. But what are barefoot shoes for toddlers (also called minimal shoes)? It’s a footwear designed to mimic the natural feeling and movement of the joints of the foot when walking barefoot; at the same t
Traveling with a baby by plane
The first airplane travel with a baby is incredibly overwhelming. Adding a newborn to the equation changes everything even if you have traveled a thousand times before. When my son was born, it took me weeks before I even took him outside for a stroller walk. That’s how stressed I was, overthi
