Natural Baby, Toddler & Motherhood Blog
How to Wean a Toddler Gently: A Connected Approach to Ending Breastfeeding
If you’re thinking about gently weaning your toddler, you may feel pulled in two directions. Part of you may be ready for more space in your body, more uninterrupted sleep, or simply the next stage of your parenting journey. Another part of you may worry that weaning...
Why Home Workouts Feel So Hard After Kids (And What To Do About It)
If you’ve ever wondered why home workouts are so hard after kids, even when you know exactly what to do, you’re not alone. As a trained yoga instructor and bodyworker, I understand anatomy, breath, alignment, and nervous system regulation, yet still, staying...
Best Prenatal Supplements + Pregnancy Essentials for a Healthy Baby
If you’re searching for the best prenatal supplements and pregnancy essentials, what you’re really asking is how to support your body in a way that creates a strong, stable foundation for your baby. There is an overwhelming amount of advice available, much of it...
Clogged Duct vs. Mastitis: Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do After Birth
Clogged duct vs. mastitis can be confusing in the early postpartum days, especially when your body is already recovering from birth, feeding a baby, and adjusting to sleep loss. Both can cause breast pain, tenderness, and swelling, but they are not the same. A clogged...
Low-Tox Kitchen Swaps for Families (Without Overwhelm)
Low-tox kitchen swaps for families can feel overwhelming at first, especially when you're already managing meals, children, and the pace of daily life. When I began transitioning to a lower-tox home, the kitchen was the most natural place to start. It’s where our food...
Toy Detox: Why I Got Rid of Flashing Plastic Toys (And What I Replaced Them With)
When my first child was born, I knew I wanted to take a more minimalist approach to our home, especially when it came to toys. I knew I didn't want a lot of plastic flashing toys, and I didn’t have a name for it at the time, but looking back, it was the beginning of...
Low-Tox Living for Families: Simple Swaps for a Healthier Home
I switched to low-tox living for my family using simple swaps for a healthier home and it made such a difference. Swithching to low-tox living is something I didn’t fully understand when I first became a mom. I have always tried to choose more organic options, and I...
What to Feed a Baby 6–12 Months: Sample Meal Plan + Daily Schedule
One of the most common questions when starting solids is what to feed a baby 6-12 months and what that looks like over the course of a day. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with conflicting advice, sample schedules, and pressure to do everything “right.” Over time, I’ve...
What to Eat in the First 3 Days After Giving Birth
The first 3 days after giving birth are a time unlike any other. Your body is open, depleted, and working hard behind the scenes: recovering from birth, shifting hormones, beginning milk production, and adjusting to a completely new rhythm. If you’re wondering what to...
What to Eat After Having a Baby (Postpartum Nutrition for Recovery + Energy)
Figuring out what to eat after having a baby is an essential part of postpartum recovery and getting your energy back as a new mom. Recovery after birth is often overlooked, but nourishment has always been one of the most important ways mothers have been supported...