As a new mom, how much would you pay for an unconditional, live-in support system?
Most moms would drain the bank for it, but the thing is: you’ve got support on hand and it’s entirely f-r-e-e …Your greatest support person goes by the name DAD and, trust us, he really wants to help us succeed.
Read MoreFor new moms, it’s practically a rite of passage the first time you endure sympathetic, sometimes glaring, looks from strangers as your baby wails in public. But let’s be honest: a shrieking baby can frazzle even the most patient of us, and it turns out it’s about more than just the noise.
Read MoreJuli Boyer is a veteran mom, Boot Camp Coach, Physician Assistant in Orthopedics, and Fitness Enthusiast. We asked her to share her insights on motherhood.
Read MoreAre you an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert (an equal blend of both)?
Does it really matter?
Yes, it does.
If you know your personality, then you know what your brain needs to recharge, and nothing makes you scream, “Recharge my batteries!” quite like motherhood. Especially if you’re an introvert.
Read MoreAs a first time mom, everything you experience is new: lactating breasts, zigzagging hormones and this little human you created, who depends on you and your partner for absolutely everything. Everything.
Read MoreThe experience of raising a child is priceless but the cost is something else.
It’s hard to imagine how something so small can equal big costs, but a 2014 report by the US Department of Agriculture estimated the cost for a middle-income family to raise a child to age eighteen is (wait for it…) $245,340. For one child!
Read MoreIf you drew a picture of a woman with pregnancy brain, what would she look like?
Tired?
Scatterbrained?
Moody?
It usually conjures a pitiful image, like someone lost in the wilderness trying to decipher a map. But the truth is, a woman’s brain during pregnancy and into new motherhood is a fully firing thing of wonder. It’s anything but lost.
Read MoreYou’re baby is on the way and you’re ready to get into co-parenting with your partner, right? Sometimes, it’s easier said than done…
For moms, there’s a genetic rascal in our DNA that may rear its complex head and compel us to be hyper-vigilant and critical of Dad’s parenting; it incites us to either encourage or limit his access to the baby. When we’re in this mode, we’re “gatekeeping” and our partner is left out in the cold.
Read MoreYou’ve heard all about the 3 trimesters of pregnancy but what about the 12-week period right after childbirth when you, Dad, and your baby are adjusting to life as you now know it?
Read MoreAt Boot Camp for New Moms, we talk a lot about the impact fathers have on their child’s life and the value they bring to you as your partner, because it’s pretty profound. Dad is your greatest ally, and your child’s champion. When men become fathers, they get a chance to appreciate their own dad in a whole new light and to understand his struggles, sacrifices, and unique expressions of love.
Read MoreLelaina Arnold, is a veteran mom, Boot Camp Coach, and co-founder of the Green Mom Company. We asked her to share her insights on motherhood.
Read MoreAfter 9 months of pregnancy, it’s a shining moment when you finally get to hold your baby and, naturally, you envision years of cozy cuddles and closeness.
But what if your body starts rebelling against touch?
Read MoreOnce you’ve had a baby, it’s hard enough just to squeeze in a five minute shower, so the idea of pulling it together for a day at the office might make your head spin. If you’re planning to return to work, organization and preparation are your allies. The more time you give yourself to sort out the details, the better you’ll feel.
So, where to begin? Here are some helpful guidelines:
Read MoreWe’ve talked a lot about the importance of a strong, happy family for your baby. And we’ve talked even more about the foundation of your family . . . you and Dad. So, how do you get there when you’re over tired, figuring out new baby stuff, and trying to navigate the major life changes you’re now living?
Read MoreAs moms, we want our babies to be healthy and happy, and we strive to protect them from every harmful thing under the sun (including the sun!). But it’s easy (especially with hormones ramping up our instincts) to get a little too protective and make ourselves nuts. Especially when it comes to germs.
Read MoreBefore becoming a mom, it’s hard to grasp how a tiny human being can stir up so much change. Bringing home a baby is a lot like inviting a little tornado to live with you: no area is left unscathed. You definitely need all the support you can get, and while your partner is your main go-to, having mom friends who get what you’re going through makes a huge difference.
Read MoreFor new moms, feeling confident can be a real challenge. Who doesn’t feel a little shaky when we’re learning something for the first time? Even the most self-assured, accomplished women can take a while to get the hang of being a mom.
Read MoreThere’s lots of information available on what to expect during pregnancy and baby care the first year of parenting, but what we love to talk about at Boot Camp for New Moms are those big adjustments new parents make that don’t get enough air time:
Read MoreAs a mom-to-be, you’ve got lots of hormones coursing through your body and some of them can be a real bear to handle. Thank goodness one of them is a love potion: Oxytocin.
In Boot Camp for New Moms, we talk a lot about this known “love hormone,” because it does so much during pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby bonding. Oxytocin promotes human connections, relationships, intimacy and trust.
Read More“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
