Our culture has a modern obsession with new motherhood that begins early on. We’ve all seen the posts and we’ve all seen the pictures; the pregnancy announcements and gender reveals, the young, luscious pregnant women with their beautiful curves and glowing skin—often times not a stretch mark in site—and then the photos of those beautiful…
In Conversation With Rachel Sima Castro and Fertility Awareness Educator and FAM advocate Whitney Miley Price.
These portraits are part of a series documenting families using FAM. Below is a conversation between portraitist Rachel Sima Castro and Fertility Awareness Educator and FAM advocate Whitney Miley Price.
Navigating Divorce With Small Children
When I was 24 years old, I left a marriage that was no longer safe, or serving me, or my children well. At the time, I was a stay at home mom to a 3, and 4 year old. My children were my first priority, and through the emotions, legalities, and logistics of divorce, I…
The Power of Mothers
Postpartum life is an immediate adjustment and one that is only just beginning, laying the groundwork for an unfamiliar reality. When we becomes mothers, a whole new world opens up before our eyes. It’s certainly a thrilling, exciting one, but can also be quite daunting. Nothing can truly prepare us for welcoming life, especially the…
Ethical Sleepwear to Give You Sweet Dreams, The Sleepy Collection
The Sleepy Collection, makes classic sleepwear for women and kids in amazingly soft pima cotton of the highest quality. All their products are GOTS certified, providing a complete transparency of the production process and guaranteeing an ethically made product that is organic and toxin-free. Their sleepwear embraces a Scandinavian style that is timeless. When my…
A Family-Centred Cesarean
When it comes to cesarean sections, we often hear all the negativity surrounding them. We hear from co-workers, and friends, from our mothers and and our aunts how scary, terrible, and unfortunate they are. Strangers will stop a pregnant person on the street just to share their traumatic cesarean story. Is it true that there…
The Process of Letting go: A Capsule Wardrobe
A lot of things are out of your control as a mother, but your wardrobe isn’t one of them. I’ve sold, consigned, or given away most of my clothes. And it’s brought me a sense of peace and calm that you will literally not find anywhere else in my life. Almost three years ago, unknowingly,…
In Conversation with Entrepreneur and Model, Nicole Trunfio
Exclusive interview with Supermodel, advocate for ‘normalizing breastfeeding’, Designer and CEO of ERTH Jewelry and Bumpsuit, Nicole Trunfio.
Cool Sustainable Coordinating Options for You and Your Daughter
Have you ever looked at your child’s ridiculously adorable clothes and thought, “Do these come in my size?” (Yeah, us too.) Well, your favourite brands just might! One question that pops in my DM’s on social media (a lot) is: what sustainable brands make cool coordinating options. This article is not sponsored and these are products…
Nourishing Creativity in Ourselves
Being creative is such a joyous part of life. There’s something about it that draws our attention inward, fostering an artistry that doesn’t often get to come out. Our children are such happy people, perhaps in large part due to the constant promotion of creativity in their everyday lives. Nothing makes us happier than highlighting…