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...
We all respond to events in different ways, both in the way we regulate our emotions and how we interpret the event. Often, it is hard to discern the central emotion we are feeling- guilt, fear, or worry? It can be even harder to take a step back and think objectively...
Flying is stressful for so many reasons: the timing, the stuff, the space constraints, the waiting, the queuing, time-changes, and the lack of control over anything. Adding a baby into that is next level. Anything can happen, and everything will happen. Planning ahead...
You may have heard of wake windows, but how do you use them in your daily routine and how can you establish a solid foundation for sleep with natural and lasting sleep associations? We’ll go through all of that below, but first make sure you have read our general...
There are many factors that affect newborn sleep schedules. By understanding two hormones and establishing some daily routines, you can help your baby establish their biological clock and a foundation for good sleep. First, we’ll dig into the science of sleep, and...
You’ve certainly heard of oxytocin, the “love hormone”, but what does oxytocin do in male and female parents and how can you increase its production? There are many hormones flowing through the pregnant, post-birth and new parent body – working to help you sleep,...
