Equitable Parenting in Multicultural Families
One of the biggest sources of stress for parents is the amount of mental labor that comes with parenting. Yes, feeding, diapering, and caring for a baby is a lot of physical work. But each of these tasks comes with an even bigger list of accompanying details that need to be figured out.
How Classes for Multicultural Families Need to be Different
How classes for multicultural families need to be different from other parenting classes.
Spotlight: BeHerVillage
One thing that I was sure about during my first pregnancy was that I needed to surround myself with support. I’d worked with enough families to know the difference support can make during pregnancy, birth, and afterward. I knew the difference between a midwife, doula, and lactation counselor. I also knew that I’d rely on all three. I’d prioritize their support over a brand new stroller any day.
4 Ways Newborn Sleep is Different
4 Ways Newborn Sleep is Different
Nightlight: Finding my mamá voice
Spanish is my first language, but it was still hard to find mi voz as a mamá.
Nightlight: Face to face
In other words, I’m starting to feel ready to wean. Sometimes. And my child is fine with this sometimes, but vehemently not at others.
Spotlight: First Months Project at Premier Pediatrics
The First Month project aims to "ease the transition and address the needs of your young family." Premier Pediatrics is committed to supporting babies and children by supporting their families. Offering the First Month Project is a way to help start parents on their journey from a place that is grounded in community and care.
Out of Nowhere
Toddlers' reactions can often seem disconnected from the immediate cause. The intensity doesn't always match the perceived trigger. And to top it off, young children are generally not equipped to tell us why they felt the need to throw themselves on the floor so dramatically when you suggested they put on their socks.
Sleep in the First Year
Like everything with babies, it is a balance. And it is okay to change our approach when it is no longer working.
Reframing Regressions
Sleep regression. Potty training regression. Separation regression. The implication is always of a step backward. A loss of sorts. Of course, what we mean as parents is that our baby or toddler is behaving in a way we thought they had outgrown.
Parenting Mantras: When they go low, we go high.
A good mantra is one that speaks to you. It should be simple and easy to remember. It could be a sound to bring you back into yourself. It could be a word that reminds you to "breathe" or "wait." It could even be a phrase that reminds you of an important truth and brings perspective to a moment.
How to Play with Your Toddler
These 3 steps can serve as a guide for playing with babies, toddlers and beyond! If you try them and find them helpful I'd love to hear.