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Mindful with a newborn. Is it even possible? What if I shared a methodology that would enable you to get into a rhythm at home with your newborn that creates consistency, a little time for self-care, and a flow that calms you and your baby. Babies, like all of us,...
Check out Sarah Noll Wilson's "Conversations on Conversations" podcast, which will feature Jessie Everts, PhD LMFT, author of Brave New Mom on September 21! The podcast focuses on HR and workplace issues, and this particular episode will talk about postpartum mental...
In a group of new parents recently, one mom identified she is able to be mindful a lot of the time . . . except when her kids are having big emotions. When our babies or kids are screaming, crying, or upset for no real reason, it can be really hard to stay present....
Have you checked out Insight Timer? It’s a great website/app with literally hundreds of thousands of free guided meditations, classes, and groups – something for everyone who is interested in mindfulness and relaxation. Well, this week Brave New Mom author Jessie...
Terminating a pregnancy is always hard. There are no circumstances in which it is an easy thing to do. I have been amazed lately by the strong women who have been sharing how much they struggled with this decision and with the grief and loss that comes with it. I want...
Many of the new moms I work with struggle most with allowing themselves to accept support. There is still a heavy expectation that we carry that we're supposed to be able to do it all, and that if we need help we're failing. WE'RE NOT. Allowing yourself to accept...
Our society’s views on motherhood are tangled up with the views on womanhood and the ideals of women to be small, quiet, weak, and selfless. Think about the disrespect these messages pay to our strongest and most valuable members—mothers, those who are charged with...
So many new moms feel guilty if they don't "love every moment," and sometimes friends and family members inadvertantly reinforce this guilt. Not every moment of your baby's existence is going to be magical. There are many moments that you probably won't enjoy. It's...
If you've already gotten into the book, you know that a lot of what we need to be aware of as Brave New Moms is how we're talking to ourselves. Do we have a kind, caring inner voice, or a critical and harsh one? If our usual tone is less than compassionate, we might...
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