Nikkita, tell us about your profession and when you knew sprinting was a passion of yours? Running was something I always did. It sort of fell into my lap. I was always one of the fastest kids growing up running after my uncle and his friends. I joined school track at the age of 7…

When my daughter was born I was “prepared”. I put that in quotes because I was as prepared on paper as you might expect a soon-to-be- parent should be. I had combed the blogs and articles on what to register for, the nursery was photo-shoot ready, we had taken a birth class that covered all…

Breastfeeding involves a lot of effort and love sometimes accompanied with pain and heartache. The icing on the cake is wearing a nursing bra that makes you feel uncomfortable. In the realm of new motherhood it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Breastfeeding around the clock can be extremely exhausting, uncomfortable and it’s not easy. Finding…

We all know that feeling: the one where your brain alarm goes off, your belly gets tight or you just know when something is a little off; especially when we compromise our beliefs to satisfy another. It’s imperative that, as mothers, we do not put others before our children and ourselves. It’s just as important…

You began Leclair Decor in 2011. Can you tell us about the trials and tribulations at the very beginning? In the beginning you have no idea what you’re doing. I can’t tell you how many times I felt completely lost, like I was stumbling along in the dark. There’s no guidebook on how to start…

I have been able to slowly shake off doubt as motherhood grows on me. This came in many different ways. At first, I believed it was important to embrace my more authentic self for my child’s sake. I knew that I had to let go of some insecurity to represent the woman I knew I…

This one’s a tough one, you guys. You run up to your incredibly independent, opinionated toddler to embrace them in a big Bear Hug and they push you away. You stop. You gasp. Your heart shatters just a tad. You did not expect their Teenage Rebellion/Attitude to arrive for another 10-13 years, yet here you…

For many parents, going clothing shopping for your little ones often feels like The Hunger Games. Dealing with toddlers in a clothing store is a (personal) nightmare. Imagine how happy you would be avoiding this step or the risk of online shopping for pieces your child cannot try on first. Luckily, we found the solution…

I rarely discuss this topic due to the fact that every single person takes this opinion quite personally. But, as we’re in the midst of International Pride Week, I find there is power in hearing other’s parenting techniques and views on a very touchy, somewhat political subject matter. So, brace yourself. I’m going to get…

Postpartum: the time in which we discover a new version of the body we once loved and lived in. Within moments it became the vessel for new life. Within minutes we lost an immense amount of weight through the delivery of our child(ren). We are often overwhelmed with the emotion of proudness; of pure and…