Winter with little ones can feel like an endless loop of runny noses, canceled playdates, and wondering, “Is this teething…or a virus?”. Between holiday gatherings, daycare germs, and temperature swings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As a family nurse practitioner — and an aunt who has wiped more tiny noses than I can count — I understand how stressful this season can be.

Instagram is telling me what I need these days as it has suddenly turned into a protein ad targeted directly at my late-night mom scrolling. From fitness influencers to mom bloggers, everyone is talking about the importance of protein for women

My twin sister taught me to breastfeed. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t magical. It was crying. Chaos. And a whole lot of emotions. 

The daily stresses of co-parenting are not talked about enough. The stress, overwhelm, and sleep deprivation can bring out the worst in your relationship. Even if you’ve made it past the baby stage without much tension, there are toddler meltdowns, sibling negotiations, and school decisions ahead that can put an emotional strain on your partnership.

After weeks of holiday hustle, where the focus is on everything but self-care, we asked parents: What do YOU need in 2024?

Miscarriages are surprisingly common, yet so many women suffer in silence. They can bring up deep feelings of isolation and guilt. Statistically 1 in 3 women will have a miscarriage in her life.

Ok, real talk, having a baby is messy is so many ways. What’s frustrating though is that all the “mess” isn’t really acknowledged. You’re not only physically recovering, you are balancing hormones, a mental state of being over tired, maybe anxious, worried, relationships are strained, family may be demanding for visits etc. etc. After having your baby you may hear things like “wow you look great, your body bounced back!” And you may think “cool thanks, I’m physically fine, but mentally I’m really really not.” Having a baby is hard to explain, and hard to understand until you’ve done it- so here’s some of the things that aren’t really talked about that a few moms in our community put together. Hopefully this helps at least one new parent not feel so alone in the first few weeks of postpartum.

Home birth has been gaining popularity as an alternative option for expectant parents seeking a more personalized and tranquil birthing experience. In this Q&A-style blog, we sit down with Kat, a soon-to-be second-time mother who has decided to have a home birth.

Want to get the scoop on pelvic floor health, but feel too sheepish to ask? Let’s normalize talking about it! 

We asked two of our favorite Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists to give us the “down low” (no pun intended!) on how to keep our bodies healthy and in shape—both inside and out! 

After feeling like my back was held together with bandaids, I took a class with physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Dr. Jenn Gelfand. “I always tell my patients, it’s not about modification, it’s about variation,” she emphasized. “It shouldn’t feel like you're weak, or holding back – it’s about listening to your body, what it needs, how it moves, and meeting you where you’re at.”

Thank you to Boston Baby Nurse & Nanny for featuring our blog on their site!