Studies have shown that the suicide rate among mothers in the first year after birth is actually lower than that of the general population. But because young women don’t die from other conditions very often, suicide ranks as one of the top causes of maternal death.
How to Talk About Tragedies with Children
In the wake of the horrific shootings in Las Vegas – and because this (and other tragedies) are front and center in the news – we thought it might be helpful to share this article from our own Dr. Gramma Karen about how to talk with children about tragedies.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-Daughter Relationship Problems
You and your daughter are locked into positions and actions that you admit are not working for either of you. I assume this means you are open to trying something different in hopes of breaking this relationship logjam.
What Do Your Kids Really Want?
As a married adult, I often think about the dad I want to be. As the owner of a childcare company, I hear a lot of stories. I hear from the perspective of parents but also the perspective of kids. Here’s what I’ve discovered: of all the things your children will say they want, at the end of the day, what they want the most is you.
How to Find the ME in the Midst of Motherhood
We all know that finding ME time and a sense of self connection is incredibly challenging as we embark on the path of new motherhood. We recently held a highly informative and enlightening online class with Randi Zinn, founder of Beyond Mom on tools and strategies to find that much needed ME time.
Chit Chat: Peggy Economou, Founder of Teat & Cosset
Peggy Economou tell us a little about you… I’m the founder of Teat & Cosset, a clothing brand to help women transition to motherhood. I’m originally from NYC but now live with my daughter and husband in Tuscany. I used to work in banking but after 8 years I decided to quit and travel the […]
How to Keep Your Children Safe Online
We’re here to coach you through some easy, yet fundamental steps to help keep your children safe online at home. The first thing to do is to get them talking.
Mommybites Chit Chat: Randi Zinn, Founder of Beyond Mom
Tell us a little about Randi Zinn? I’m the founder of Beyond Mom, a community to empower moms to take incredible care of themselves, not just for the betterment of their family, but because somehow in our culture we have been told that we come last. I firmly believe that it’s up to women to […]