First Time Mom

Motherhood is both the most rewarding and most challenging job you’ll ever have. We’re looking at some of the hard facts of motherhood and the best advice we’ve received on how to navigate the challenges. 

While every new mom will have different needs, we’ve compiled a few ways you can emotionally support the new mama in your life.

Thanks to busy modern times, meeting new people and finding new friends can seem challenging. Our team of Mom’s has had a lot of success in finding new friends who they can relate to about parenting and life, and they happily shared their tips for making friends with other Moms.

Bonding and attachment with your baby are vital for healthy development. Forming a strong physical and emotional connection between caregiver and infant will help to release hormones and chemicals in the brain, encouraging rapid brain growth. Bonding also promotes development of connections between brain cells that are critical for learning, the growth of your baby’s body, and the positive development of your baby’s sense of self and how to deal with feeling upset.

As much as we want our kids to have fun in the pool or at the beach, it’s important to take the proper precautions and prepare our children for time in the water.

Moms are sleep deprived–that's no secret. But how much sleep do moms really need? Many moms approach the day-to-day with a superhero, “hustle hard” mentality. And while there’s no arguing moms are superheroes; superheroes need sleep too. This blog breaks down how much sleep moms need, the significance of proper sleep duration, and tips to get enough sleep with a new baby.

Self-care is just as important as any homemaking, motherhood, or wifely task. But as moms ourselves, we know how difficult it can be to make time for it. After all, we feel like we don’t have enough time for everything else on our plate! Here are a few self-care ideas for the busiest of moms.

Mama, you need friends. This isn’t a suggestion mirroring the messaging behind “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (although there may be some truth to that), but rather a non-negotiable component of motherhood. Mom friends are good for the body, heart, and soul. Read more about the health, social, and emotional benefits of friends in motherhood.

When practiced regularly, research has shown that yoga poses offer a multitude of health benefits for infants—primarily concerning digestion, stress/mood, and sleep patterns. Try incorporating baby yoga into your little one’s daily schedule to see if certain poses make a difference.

This is your sign to remember to treat yourself this Mother's Day! To celebrate you and all that you do, we’ve put together a Mother’s Day Gift Guide highlighting a few mom-favorite products in self-care, mama-themed attire, affordable in-home experiences, and health and wellness. With these gift suggestions, we hope you’ll luxuriate in something special.