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2021-03-19

THIS. HAS. TO. STOP.

"Anti-racism isn’t simply being idle — it is activating and responding to systemic racism. Sadly, many folx who are taking these DEI courses (that’s diversity; equity; inclusion) are the same who don’t understand that this isn’t limited to their own understanding of what that may include. ⁠ If you are an anti-racist you must also consider and acknowledge Asian Americans in your discourse. You must educate, respond, activate yourself and your communities. ⁠ For far too long Asian Americans have been told they are the model minority and they have proximity to whiteness, which is a dangerous excuse to mean that violence against our bodies isn’t considered racist. It excuses those who harm us as doing so not being of...

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2021-03-10

This 💩 is hard. ⁠

Can anyone else relate 🙋‍♀️ ?⁠ Do you know someone who needs this reminder? ⁠For some reason, it feels like we are not supposed to talk about things like loneliness in motherhood. But, the truth is, it is real and it is happening, even more so now. ⁠⁠ We just wanted to send you are a reminder that if you feel this, you are not alone, you aren't a bad mom (or Dad) you didn't do anything wrong... and this is a safe space. ⁠ Join the conversation and share your story today with us on Instagram. ⁠ graphic: @psychedmommy

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2021-03-05

How a bedtime routine leads to better sleep for baby

By: Erin Junker, Pediatric Sleep Consultant It’s the end of the day, Mom is exhausted, and baby seems fussy too. Why bother with a bedtime routine? Wouldn’t it be easier to just feed your little one and put her straight to bed? Why all the steps and the elaborate routine? Here’s why: A bedtime routine, carried out with similar steps in a similar way each night, signals to your baby that we are transitioning from daytime (i.e. napping), to nighttime (i.e. the big, long sleep). It helps your baby understand that sleep-time is approaching, and gets her body ready to wind down and prepare for sleep. Here are some suggested steps to a great bedtime routine, one that...

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2021-01-11

Birth + Postpartum Preparation: Some Less Common Suggestions to “Ready” Yourself

Written & Provided by: Lo Mansfield, @thelabormama As most of us approach new mamahood, it isn’t uncommon that birth (and the way we hope it looks) takes precedence. There're so many dreams for us there: skin to skin, vaginal delivery, midwifery, doulas, music, water birth, cesarean birth, epidurals, interventions, the smell of a vernix covered newborn finally on the outside. The list is long, large, and all-consuming - and then we blink, the birth has happened, and we are suddenly in a postpartum season (in a pandemic no less) that, it turns out, is the rest of our lives. So how can we prepare? How can we really do some “good things” to be ready - for both the brevity...

2020-12-06

What to Do When You’re Overwhelmed as a New Mom

Written by Irish Riley / photo credit: Pexels Motherhood, as wonderful as it is, is a huge adjustment for most. It’s normal to be overcome with emotions that are both positive and negative. When you’re feeling stressed out or overwhelmed, these simple steps can help you unwind. Acknowledge your emotions First, take a deep breath and sit with your thoughts and emotions. A survey from Orlando Health found that 40% of new moms feel overwhelmed so accept that it’s a common emotion. It’s perfectly normal to feel stressed! There’s a learning curve to parenting and not everyone picks it up right away. Take your time and be comfortable with the fact that you will even make mistakes from time to time. Doing so...