Postpartum doulas provide essential support for the entire family as you adjust to life with a newborn. Learn more about how we can offer guidance to moms, dads, older siblings, and extended family members during this exciting transition.
Reading good books is important when you’re a parent! See how reading changed one parent’s perspective and can change yours as well, while also being a gift to your child.
Are you in the NICU or SCN, or planning to be? Read on for some tips and tricks for managing this overwhelming time.
We’ve assembled a collection of our most-loved products and gift ideas for moms, babies, and families. They all have some great deals happening now, so check out this list below. These are a few of our favorite things.
The holiday season is approaching, and for many families, that means travel—often with a new baby in tow. Here we offer practical tips to help make your baby’s first holiday travels as smooth as possible.
Expecting multiples can be both an exhilarating and daunting experience. As you navigate the whirlwind of pregnancy, preparation, and the unique challenges that come with raising twins, triplets, or more, it’s natural to have a myriad of questions swirling in your mind. Let some experienced multiples parents give you some answers!
With chillier temps finally here, a cozy coffee shop can feel like a welcome snuggle away from the intensity of a Minnesota winter. But which local coffee shops are family friendly? Where can families find easy to access drive through coffee shops or fun play areas for the littles? Below, our postpartum doula team shares their list of coffee shop favorites from across the Twin Cities, Rochester, and Duluth. Read on, and don’t forget to share your favorites too!
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is upon us here in Minnesota! Like you, we know how good it feels to celebrate some of the last warm days of the season. So what are the diaper bag essentials for a jaunt to the Fair with your baby? We asked our doulas, and here is our running list of state fair (or any warm weather) favorites.
Ready or not, summer is here! But just because our Minnesota summer is bringing the heat (and humidity) it doesn’t mean you have to forego being outdoors with your little one. It does, however, mean that you might have to adapt some of your babywearing strategies to keep your baby (and yourself) cool. Read on for a few tips for safe and comfortable babywearing in warm weather:
Introducing your older child(ren) to a new baby can be one of the most joyous moments, but it can also cause some anxiety for some. Here are some tips for how to help your older child(ren) meet their new brother/sister in a way that feels joyful and loving, rather than confusing or overwhelming. These are most relevant for when you are having your new baby at an out of home location. Take what you like and what works best for your family!
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