Advice for Dads During Labor: Do’s and Don’ts of Labor

Advice for Dads During Labor: Do’s and Don’ts of Labor

Your wife or partner is pregnant. You’re having a baby! And I know you know this, but I also know there are some days it doesn’t even feel real that you’re having a baby. You’ll be someone’s dad. And how amazing that will be in so many ways. And as you two finalize the getting-ready…

What is Permissive Parenting Style? And Should You Use It

What is Permissive Parenting Style? And Should You Use It

Permissive parenting is a parenting style that gives kids the autonomy to rule their worlds, and there’s nothing wrong with that as long as they’re doing what you want them to do. It often gets a bad reputation, because parents in this parenting style tend to allow their children to do more than parents using…

Guide to Sleep Training a 6 Month Old Breastfed Baby

As a natural living mom, a Lactation Consultant, and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, I get asked a lot about sleep training a breastfed baby. And honestly, I remember wondering the exact thing myself when I had my first baby, and the tiredness hit me hard. After using gentle parenting sleep training with my children and…

How to Deal with a 2 year old Tantrum Using Gentle Parenting

How to Deal with a 2 year old Tantrum Using Gentle Parenting

I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you’re like a lot of parents in that dealing with tantrums is one of the most challenging things to figure out. And for good reason! Tantrums can wear us as parents, and feel defeating. On top of that, it doesn’t feel good to see our child…

Parenting Styles: Pros and Cons of Each Style

Parenting Styles: Pros and Cons of Each Style

Almost every conscious parent I know has wondered if they are parenting the best way possible. And if you’re reading this, you’re one of those mindful parents. Keep reading to learn more about parenting styles and which one is a good fit for you. I started parenting using attachment parenting. But after my first child…