saving a baby one box at a time. i attended the ribbon cutting for the safe haven baby box at the fentress c.o. ambulance/ems center. i am so happy to have this in my hometown. jamestown,tn has a safe haven baby box and i am thrilled that moms in crisis will have access to this …
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12 ideas for bonding with your baby from a postpartum doula
bonding with your baby means getting to know your baby. bonding with your baby. as a postpartum doula in middle, tn, i share my insight and suggestions on getting to know your baby. bonding means taking intentional time to look at, study, and get to know your baby. together, you both get to know each …
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family fatigue and daylight savings time change?
do you and your babies struggle with fatigue following the daylight savings time change? march 9, 2025 we adjust our clocks forward one hour for the spring daylight savings time. here are 3 areas with spring forward daylight savings time suggestions to help the “family fatigue” adjustment. remember, our bodies like routine. it takes about …
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dads & babies: relationship building tips
building a relationship with the new baby can be difficult at first. it’s like a friendship, it takes time to build, but this bond lasts a lifetime. i created 3 tips dads can use to build a relationship with the new baby. do things you enjoy and include your baby. safety first, of course. first …
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babywearing safety tips
check for T.I.C.K.S. to wear babies safely babywearing safety tips: when putting on your baby carrier, use this acronym TICKS to make sure you and your baby are comfortable and safe. we are all thinking about ticks right now, so let’s be wise. T is for tight. the carrier should hug your baby close to …
her birth. her words.
birth stories. i am so happy when clients write their birth story for the baby book and then agree to share it on my blog. fun fact – when i was still doing birth photography, this was my second birth to photograph for that day at carillion hospital in radford,va and i made it to …
dads: 3 tips to get to know your kids better.
dads, you’re doing a great job. your presence matters. you are needed and loved and appreciated. i am sharing 3 ways you can get to know your kids better. #1. dads, building relationships with your children takes time. this father excels at spending quality time with his children. both enjoy soccer and playing with the …
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recalling birth using my 5 senses
recalling details to remember the moments of birth using the gift of my five senses. recalling the birth of my third child, i used that technique to bring the event back to my mind. i wanted to see every detail in my imagination like it had just happened. if you are wondering how long i …
11 favorite baby books.
bonding with baby: read together. snuggling up with baby and a good book is a great way to spend time together. when reading aloud, i use my best voice, i sing silly songs, i recite poems, i make animal noises and my favorite, i ask questions. i enjoy this time together. i make it a …
