Making the Holidays Fun this Year (while Keeping the Pressure Off…)
A couple of years ago we wrote about 7 Ways to Simplify Your Holidays. After re-reading it, it was almost a relief to think… Read More
Author: Marissa Bader
How to Make your Virtual Thanksgiving Fun for the Whole Family
Thanksgiving: a time to be together with family and friends, express gratitude for all we have, share delicious meals and lots of warm hugs… Read More
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Let us begin by saying that we are so deeply sorry for your loss. As a team of moms, many of us have suffered… Read More
Backyard Hangout Essentials for Winter
If Covid taught us anything, it’s that we can still hang outside even during the winter months. It’s far too easy to get stuck… Read More
Twin Sleep Schedule: To Synchronize or Not?
When I found out I was pregnant with twins, one of the things that scared me the most was the lack of sleep I… Read More
Pandemic Silver Linings — Noticing the Good
There’s no denying it: parenting during the pandemic is HARD! But what if for just a moment, we switch our focus from all the… Read More
Mom to Mom: Waking up to Black Lives Matter
My white family — my husband, our three daughters (ages 4, 4 and 7) and me — live in Minneapolis, not far from where… Read More
Pandemic Parenting: Lowering the Bar
Hey there, parents. Anyone else struggling right now? This whole “parenting in a pandemic” situation is really, really hard. In addition to providing basic… Read More
Virtual Resources for Connection and Support for New Parents during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Brand new and seasoned parents are currently all on the same boat: due to COVID-19, we are all parenting in isolation, without our village… Read More
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Resources During COVID-19
For those of you suffering from pregnancy or postpartum depression and/or anxiety, the rapidly unfolding COVID-19 pandemic may not only be exacerbating your symptoms,… Read More