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During childbirth you lose a lot of heat and energy, leaving your body in a cold state that needs to be rebalanced. Warm and easy to digest foods as well as physical warmth are important for healing. Here are some easy and quick recipes for postpartum health and energy renewal.

Independent sleepers can both self-initiate sleep and self-soothe. But, no baby is born with these abilities – they must be learned. Follow these 4 tips from day 1 to begin the learning process for self-initiation of sleep and self-soothing.

There are many factors that affect newborn sleep schedules. By focusing on two hormones and daily routines, you can help your baby establish their biological clock and a foundation for good sleep.

As a mother expecting another child, you’re likely experiencing a mix of excitement and apprehension. Transitioning from one child to two, or two to three, can be both joyous and challenging. Drawing from research we’ll share three tips to ensure a smooth transition for you and your growing family.

We see you: constant feedings, sleepless nights, mental and emotional overload. Focusing on what you eat seems like the least of your worries. But, with a bit of attention to your postpartum nutrition you can ensure your body will recover well from birth, and improve your energy and mood.

Postpartum depression is the most common psychiatric complication of childbirth. This article will discuss who is at risk for PPD, what causes PPD and how to know if you may have PPD.

Road trips, long-haul flights, trains and more. What to pack, how to survive jet lag and more to get you ready for traveling with kids!

As I write this, I have logged 11 transatlantic flights with children from 2 months old. Sometimes it was with one kid, sometimes all 3. Sometimes I was with my husband or mom, but most of the time I was solo. Flying with kids is stressful, that is certain, but...

Conflict resolution in marriage is not just about resolving disputes; when done correctly we can use conflict to build deeper connections via empathy and understanding. We’ll show you how you can take conflict, add a little curiosity and end up with connection- paying attention to you and your partner’s love language along the way. 

Being a parent feels synonymous with having excellent multitasking skills. How can you possibly get everything done if you do one thing at a time? But, is multitasking really a skill? The research says no. Multitasking does not help our productivity, it increases our stress, and it harms our memory. Here we will discuss some ways to repurpose your multitasking skills and the benefits of being a one-task operator.

The mental load is heavy and often unnoticed. Research has shown that cognitive tasks are gendered and due to the burdensome and largely invisible nature of these tasks, an unequal distribution is frequently a source of conflict in couples. Here we propose a research-backed 3 step plan to assess and balance your couple’s mental load.

We all respond to events in different ways, both in the way we regulate our emotions and how we interpret the event. This article will discuss two different support styles and how to best respond to three different situations and four different emotions. Or jump ahead to three simple rules to reconnect for any situation.