Bloom is an event for new and expecting moms, foster moms, and adoptive moms (recommended for any mom up to toddler age!) in the Greater Dayton, Cincinnati, & Northern Kentucky areas. Everyone is welcome! There will be great giveaways...
We know that finding the perfect pediatrician for your family is important. Not only is this the person (and practice) you are trusting to help you keep your child(ren) healthy and safe, but you need this person (and practice)...
Once upon a time, I knew who I was. I had real hobbies that filled my days. I was able to actually finish a cup of coffee before it got cold. Then, I had my sweet, sweet kiddos. I...
I was feeling under the weather to the point that I took a day off work and did my best to rest for a day. I chatted with a couple friends who naturally said, “Let me know if you...
Twenty minutes. A cheap spin bike from FB Marketplace. Running shoes because cycling shoes are out of the budget. It is 8:30 p.m. and the time is finally mine.
Prioritizing myself has never been easy, and it's only gotten worse...
She has his eyes. My lips and nose. But whose ears does she have? Our baby girl was born with misshapen ears. At first, we did not think much of it.
She suffered a somewhat traumatic birth, and so...
“Call in Renee!” the nurse assisting my OBGYN hollered out a crack in the door. In came an older nurse, kind-faced and eager to help. “I heard you down the hall, I knew they must be taking care of...
I’m not a psychological expert by any means, but after being in therapy for more than five years, I’ve come to realize that there are few traits I recognize within myself. One of them is, I’m stressed.
I work full-time,...
From an early age, my kids have known the basics of periods.
Okay, so they don't fully understand yet why some bodies menstruate or what exactly happens during menstruation, but I have not hidden my own period from them and...
Mama, this isn't an easy topic... World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10).
We hear phrases like "end the stigma" and "there's no shame in this," and we might truly believe those sentiments. And yet...
And yet, here is what I know...
Talking about how we feel is an important ritual in processing our emotions and moving through personal trauma. But what if the trauma you need to process doesn't belong to you? What if it belongs to a family member?...
Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing an OB/GYN who is Right for You
Birth plan. Do you want to try for a VBAC, a water birth, or other natural birthing options? It is important to choose a provider who...
When I think back on the last year, there is so much I could say about 2020. I think for a period of time, it was literally used as a curse word around here. It was one of the...
On Mother's Day this year, Brigid's Path kicked off their matching gift campaign, A Powerful Pair, to help spur support for family transformation in the Greater Dayton area. Based in Kettering, Ohio, Brigid's Path is the first newborn recovery...
In + Around Dayton
Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
