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Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Here’s All You Need to Know

What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods where your baby feeds themselves small pieces of solids with their hands at their own pace, rather than being spoon-fed purees. This method involves offering nutritious foods in...

Dads & Family Dynamics: Why Support for the Whole Family Matters

How Family Therapy and Wellness Shape the Postpartum Experience Co-authored by Dr. Carey, Clinical Psychologist & Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist In the early months of parenthood, the spotlight often lands squarely on the mom and baby—and for good...

Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas for New Dads Real-Life Favorites from the New Mom School Community

Father’s Day hits differently when there’s a new baby in the mix. Whether he’s still figuring out the swaddle or already a diaper-changing pro, new dads deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated. We asked our community of moms what actually made a difference...

Understanding Postpartum Depression: Signs, Causes, and Real Mom Stories Co-authored by New Mom School & Evolving Mothers

Feeling off since having a baby? You’re not alone—and it could be more than “just the baby blues.” An estimated 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth, making it the most common complication of childbirth (CDC). But too often, it’s...

Pelvic Floor Health & Yoga: How Gentle Postpartum Movement Can Help You Reconnect, Restore, and Reclaim

Co-authored by New Mom School & FIT4MOM Motherhood changes everything—including the foundation of your body. Your pelvic floor plays a crucial role in your core strength, posture, bladder control, and even your confidence. But after pregnancy and birth, it’s often...

Father’s Day Can Be Complicated: A Message for New Moms

Father’s Day can feel different for every mom—especially when you’re newly postpartum, sleep-deprived, and figuring out what your life even looks like now. Whether you’re celebrating a partner who just became a dad, missing your own, or carrying a story that doesn’t...
Summer Mom Hacks

Summer Mom Hacks

Isn’t it great that the weather is starting to warm up!  Summer’s nearly here, and we’ve been featuring our favorite warmer-weather Monday Mom Hacks via our socials all month....

Embracing Postpartum Support

Embracing Postpartum Support

Hey Mamas (and mamas to be), As a mother, I’ve learned what my range of capabilities are when it comes to parenting my children. I know my strengths, and I know when it’s time to...

Why is my baby crying?

Why is my baby crying?

Let’s face it, there can be a lot of crying with a newborn in the house. It's very common for babies to cry, and there can be many reasons why your baby is crying.  Wet diaper,...

Must-Read Parenting Books

Must-Read Parenting Books

Let’s face it, we moms barely have time to pursue any interests outside the core family functions and the luxury of reading a book cover to cover might be a thing of the past....

Can you prepare for postpartum depression?

Can you prepare for postpartum depression?

Postpartum depression does not discriminate. While some moms might be at higher risk of experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, it can also strike you “completely out...

New Mom School Turns 10

New Mom School Turns 10

We made it to double digits! We feel so grown up. Since launching our first pilot in 2012 - known then as OC Mommy and Me -  with 12 new moms and their darling babies in a small...

2022 Xmas Gift Guides For The Whole Family

2022 Xmas Gift Guides For The Whole Family

Dreading the holiday shopping trips that feel like a marathon? Feeling stuck on ideas on what to get your partner? You’re in luck! We’ve updated our thoughtfully-curated gift...

5 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Mom Needs

5 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Mom Needs

So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging!  In those early days...