A colorful perspective on life
The way infants and bedtime routines are portrayed in the media is totally unrealistic. Let’s be real about what bedtime is really like … Continue readingAn evening with an infant: myths versus realities
In the past few months, we’ve been going to a couple of new parks a week – and we were on the hunt for a park for Baby A’s birthday — here’s my guide to the best in the East Bay … Continue readingParks and Recreation: One East Bay parent’s guide to the best
In Facebook communities, on Instagram, in mommy blogs, mothers show off about how long they breastfed for, or the exclusivity of it: the ‘F’ word in these communities is Formula, and you’d think it was rat poison the way they talk about it, rather than a nutritionally-complete alternative to breastmilk that has been developed over decades of scientific research. … Continue readingBreastfeeding: the dogma, the evidence and the lived experience
Unless you’re uber-rich with lots of nannies or lucky to have several family members to help, the newborn phase is the most challenging thing you’ll do…EVER! It’s important to manage your expectations, including around disagreements, and to know who to reach out to and who to avoid or postpone … Continue readingLearnings on mentally preparing for a newborn
Having a baby turns up the level of life on life so much. In this blogpost I share insights and key learnings for new parents, and offer words of support for the newborn phase … Continue readingKeeping it real: Newborn adventures and lessons from weeks two and three
Some of the many insights I’ve had being a new mama for a week – it is by far the most meaningful experience of my life … Continue readingBrown mama confidence: my first week with my first baby