If you feel like a lonely mom, you're not alone. As many as 90% of moms report feeling alone. Find effective ways to be a happier mom and re-engage the village around you. This post I, Alana, co-authored with best-selling author Rebecca Eanes.I had hundreds of online acquaintances, thousands of Instagram followers, and over a million followers on my Facebook page, but … [Read more...] about The Lonely Mom: How to Conquer This Feeling and Engage a Village Again
Parenting Babies
Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers
Flying with kids is daunting. No one wants to be stuck with the crying baby. Find effective strategies to make your flight as smooth as possible.The first time I flew with my then four-month-old daughter, I was ridden with fear. I kept thinking, what will happen if my daughter won't stop crying? Five hours on a plane is a long time!Fortunately, it went off without … [Read more...] about Flying with kids – 15 Tips for Flying with Infants & Toddlers
The Best and Worst Advice for New Moms
New moms are inundated with unsolicited advice. Recently, I surveyed my friends and colleagues to find out what they felt was the best advice for new moms. Whether you're looking for the best advice for new moms to be or are a new mom yourself, here you will find what advice to avoid, how to reframe common forms of unsolicited parenting advice, and the best advice for you … [Read more...] about The Best and Worst Advice for New Moms
Baby Sleep: Why sleep training might not work & what to do instead
When it comes to baby sleep, it seems society's expectations are too high. Find gentle ways to encourage your baby to sleep here. In many ways, we've lost sight of our instincts and our perspective when it comes to baby sleep. I assume it's because of the pressures of a nine to five schedule, busy to-do lists, and the desire to have it all. Either … [Read more...] about Baby Sleep: Why sleep training might not work & what to do instead
Best Baby Bottles: A guide for the nervous mama
Nervous about introducing a breastfed baby a bottle? Find out best tips for successfully bottle feeding a breastfed baby as well as the best baby bottles to use... "The World Health Organization recommends you breastfeed your baby until two years or beyond," our breastfeeding course instructor informed us. Had I been drinking something, I would have … [Read more...] about Best Baby Bottles: A guide for the nervous mama