If you've ever wanted to learn basic information about Ramadan or share it with young readers, here's a quick overview, told through a story about beloved monkey who is just as curious as you.
Book Review: It’s Ramadan, Curious George
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Announcing: pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
I am so excited to share with you the news: I am now a cofacilitator of weekly pregnancy and postpartum support groups!
How to tell a bereaved or infertile friend that you’re pregnant
If you have a friend who is trying to conceive, struggling with infertility, or mourning the loss of their baby, it can be very tricky to tell them that you are pregnant. There are a lot of factors to consider in how you personalize the news; here are a few overarching suggestions.
How commonly shared is your birthday? (were you born on a holiday?)
It's rare that I meet someone else with my birthday, July 4. Thanks to a cool new graphic from Matt Stiles, a reporter and data journalist, I now know just how rare. Here are some ideas why.
Vision changes while pregnant and postpartum
Why did everything get blurrier when you got pregnant?
Articles to read when you need to be distracted: animal edition
Are you trying not to think about getting your period or taking a pregnancy test? Super pregnant and super ready to be done being pregnant? Trying to think about anything other than your grief? Trying to think about anything other than your screaming child? These 9 articles about animals might provide just the momentary distraction you need to reset.
Book Review: Thoughts of Dog
If you've ever wondered what a dog thinks, here's a heartwarming and wholesome explanation in the form of a children's book meant for all ages.
Terms Explained: what’s a gentle cesarean?
April is c-section awareness month! If your friend who is planning a cesarean birth told you they are having a "gentle cesarean," or if you've never heard that term before, here's your quick guide to what that means.
10 pranks to play on April Fools Day other than announcing a fake pregnancy
April Fools Day has a long and storied history of fake pregnancy announcements. I encourage you to reconsider if you're planning to pull that particular prank.
World Doula Week 2021 Wrap-Up: Doulas Find a Way
Today is the final day of World Doula Week 2021. I've been celebrating all week on Instagram, but in case you aren't on that platform, this blog entry details everything I've posted there this week. *** Monday What is a doula, and what does a doula do? *** Tuesday What are some of the benefits… Continue reading World Doula Week 2021 Wrap-Up: Doulas Find a Way
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