Beautifully Illustrated Books for Children
As a parent to 4 kids, I've read a lot of books. I'm a big fan of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program available at many local libraries. We are 65 books away from finishing up my 2nd kid's final tally sheet and getting her program t-shirt! Before I became a...
read moreWhat Snowflakes Can Teach About Waiting
Today marks the winter solstice. Shortest day, longest night of the year. From here til mid-June, it can only get brighter from here. It can seem like such a long wait when we're in the middle of the darkness, though. (I don't do well with the time change and darkness...
read moreTis The Season For Giving
One of the most important lessons we hope to instill in our kids is having a compassionate and generous heart for others. What better time than during the Christmas season to spread some joy and cheer? Even though my kids are on the younger side, I've tried to lead by...
read moreA Doula Goes To The Dentist
I've heard there are these mythical people who go to the dentist twice a year for cleanings and never have cavities or other issues with their teeth. I'm not one of those people. The other day, I found myself yet again in the dentist's chair getting patched up...
read moreWhat I’ve Learned About Tongue and Lip Ties
If your baby is having issues with breastfeeding, it doesn’t automatically mean there is a tongue or lip tie issue present, but it is worth getting checked out. Follow your instincts if you feel something is wrong.
read moreCar Seat Installation – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Crying)
Today I'm going to let you in on a little secret. One no one ever told me about when I was pregnant with my first. Lean in. Car seats are one of the most important safety decisions you're going to make for your family, and installing them is one of the most stressful,...
read moreAngie Helwich Doula Services Turns 2 – Giveaway Time Part 2 – CLOSED
As promised, here is my second giveaway in time for Mother's Day. That's right. It's time to... While I can't promise you fragrances, fine leather goods, or clothes, I *can* promise you some sweet goodies for you. Theo sea salt chocolate bar. A cute water bottle....
read moreAngie Helwich Doula Services Turns 2 – Giveaway Time! – CLOSED
Thanks to you, Angie Helwich Doula Services turned 2! In celebration of 2 years working with families, I'm having a 2-part giveaway this month to give back to you all. From chatting on Facebook, writing reviews, spreading the word to friends and family, I don't know...
read more12 Things to Remember…
...during the first 12 weeks postpartum. Inspired by this post, I decided to expand on the idea to create a visual guide for the 4th trimester, otherwise known as the first 3 months postpartum. It's a blur of hormones, interrupted sleep, adjusting to either a whole...
read more“Everything is Awful And I’m Not Okay”
A few months ago, I happened upon an inspiring blog post from Eponis | Sinope titled, "Everything is Awful and I'm Not Okay". If you've ever dealt with overwhelming moments in life or more serious bouts of anxiety/depression, a lot of these points may resonate with...
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