A Dallas birth center offers an excellent alternative to traditional hospital births. Birth centers are often home-like settings where patients and their families can welcome a new baby into the world. They design the rooms for a calming setting that feels just like home. For minimal-intervention births in empowering settings, these four birth centers in […]

Just like adults, our kids have styles they’ve built up all on their own. One of the more fun aspects of being a parent is indulging their fashion sense and finding items they’ll adore wearing repeatedly. This is why I love trying out different boutiques that understand my family’s style. And while our city has […]

While breastfeeding feels like it should be the most natural process in the world, many things can complicate the process. Sometimes, our bodies just don’t want to cooperate. Other times, our babies aren’t exactly star drinkers. Thankfully, there’s help. By working with a lactation consultant, you can troubleshoot issues while making sure your little one […]

Everyone loves to tell you how quickly the early years of parenthood fly by. From strangers in the grocery store to your own relatives, I know you’ve heard it a million times. And sadly, that random woman in front of you at the coffee shop is right. We can’t slow down time, but we can […]

Buying clothes for kids is way better than buying clothes for adults. It’s a truth all of us must face sometime. For whatever reason, most of our options don’t feature ice cream cones or sparkly ponies. Whether you’re living vicariously through your child’s wardrobe or are just looking for a great spot to spend the […]

Doulas are the secret ingredient to a happy and healthy birth. Pregnancy is often treated solely as a medical situation when it’s a full-body experience. Not only is pregnancy and labor a physical challenge, but it also requires mental fortitude. This is where a doula steps in and makes it all better. A doula will […]

You can read all the pregnancy books in the world. But nothing can prepare you for the actual experience. All of a sudden, your body is changing and transforming in ways you didn’t even realize were possible. Should your stomach really be chilling on top of your bladder like that? Are you ever going to […]

If you’ve never had the pleasure of shopping at a baby boutique, you are truly missing out. Boutiques carry specialized products in stores that are colorful and playful, chicly decorated for a high-end experience. If you are looking for an outfit, toy, or gift for a little one in your life, try one of these […]

Infertility 5 years ago my husband and I sat in my OBYGN’s office and I received the most devastating news of my life. What we thought was just a routine visit to determine what might be causing our inability to get pregnant, turned into a visit that would change our lives forever. My Story of […]

Mom, you are 60 years old today! …Now I know what you’re thinking… Wow Amanda, what a way to start my 60th birthday letter (and on the internet nonetheless!)… I KNOW I’m 60 now, but honestly, I’d rather forget. I feel you in that mom and one day, Lord willing, when I turn 60 I’m […]