Candelen New Program Announcement: NewRoots
February 1, 2024 |Funded by Bezos Family Foundation and the HS Lopez Family Foundation, Candelen is proud to be launching a new prenatal... View Article
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Inhale & Exhale: The Fight Against Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
March 14, 2023 |CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses topics - including suicidal thoughts, mental illness, and weapons - that some readers may find... View Article
Read MOreEncouraging a Curious Child’s Natural Talents: 5 Fields of Study to Introduce to Children
January 24, 2023 |Young children are inquisitive by nature. This curiosity is fundamental for a child's overall development, and plays a major role... View Article
Read MOreTips to Organize Your Family Calendar in 2023
December 20, 2022 |Parenting is a roller coaster of things to remember. From soccer practice and dentist appointments to field trips and monthly... View Article
Read MOreMy Birth Plan Was Ruined. Twice.
November 8, 2022 |CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses pregnancy loss. Continue reading at your own discretion. I will never forget it. It's like... View Article
Read MOrePregnancy & Birth: The Stuff Nobody Talks About
September 13, 2022 |-What does it feel like to give birth? -Is it safe to have sex while I'm pregnant? -My body is... View Article
Read MOreCan’t We All Just Get Along?
July 20, 2022 |Often when we dream of having multiple children, we imagine them holding hands, sharing their toys and secrets, and playing... View Article
Read MOreSigns of Mental Distress in Children That Are Easy to Miss
June 28, 2022 |We often assume that if our children are in distress or experiencing mental health difficulties that they would be obvious,... View Article
Read MOreCriar Niños Bilingües
June 14, 2022 |Históricamente, los inmigrantes que vienen a este país con un idioma nativo que no sea el inglés tienen que decidir... View Article
Read MOreUltimate Guide to Potty Training
May 31, 2022 |Two words that can strike fear and panic in any parent, both new and seasoned... POTTY. TRAINING. *cue shudder* For... View Article
Read MOre5 Easy Spring Crafts for Kids
May 24, 2022 |Springtime is the perfect time to get inspired by fresh food, favorite critters, fragrant flowers, and more! Lakeshore Learning Materials... View Article
Read MOreBonding With Your Newborn Doesn’t Always Come Naturally
May 10, 2022 |I have been fortunate to have many friends and family members who have experienced pregnancy. And, inevitably, in the conversation... View Article
Read MOreCreating Planet Earth: Saying Yes to Outdoor Play
April 12, 2022 |What is the most important place on the planet for children? Is it the Amazon Rain Forest? The Pacific Ocean?... View Article
Read MOreTalking to Kids About Tough Sh*t
March 30, 2022 |Divorce. Natural disasters. Death of a pet or loved one. School shootings. War. Illness. Sex. Suicide. COVID-19. Bullying. Racism. This... View Article
Read MOreIs It A Gift To Be Gifted?
February 16, 2022 |I'm a proud mom, okay? So let's take a moment to list a few things that my preschooler, Grayson, can... View Article
Read MOreCaring For Yourself So That You Can Care For Them
January 25, 2022 |One of the biggest parenting myths is that we lose our identity and rights so that we can meet the... View Article
Read MOreIt’s My Toddler’s World, We’re Just Living In It
September 21, 2021 |If someone told me 18 months ago that I would be introducing my baby, Penny, into childcare after 15 months... View Article
Read MOreThe Bottle Battle
May 5, 2021 |I gave birth to my third child in late February. Unlike my first two children, I felt a sense of... View Article
Read MOreEarly Life Lessons to Teach Your Kid
March 16, 2021 |It's no secret that children are more receptive to learning than adults. In fact, a study from the Developmental Psychology... View Article
Read MOre#NetflixAndChill-dren
February 23, 2021 |I want to paint a picture of idealism vs. reality and motherhood. I know anyone who has children, whether you... View Article
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