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Summer 2024 Events
Family Movie Night by City of Palo Alto Jun 7 – Aug 19 Read More Here Biggest Little Air Show by Hiller Aviation Museum Jun 15 @ 10:30am – 12pm Read More Here KidStock by City of Mountain View Jun 15 & Jul 20 Read More Here Coding | Robotics | STEM Summer Camps for…
Doula Burnout: Understanding, Prevention, and Coping Strategies
In the essential field of doula work, both in birth and postpartum, support, care and compassion are paramount so the risk of doula burnout is a concerning reality. The intense emotional, physical, and sometimes spiritual energy doulas invest into each pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience can take a toll. Recognizing the causes and implementing strategies…
Some of My Favorite Motherhood Quotes
Please enjoy this list of my favorite poignant and inspiring quotes that delve into the essence of motherhood and parenting – capturing the joys, challenges, and profound moments that shape the journey of caregiving and nurturing. “A mother’s body against a child’s body make a place. It says you are here. Without this body there…
May 2024 Events
Garden Wonders by Lakeshore Learning May 4 @ 11am – 3pm Read More Here Mother’s Day Brunch & Flower Workshop by United Wholesale Flowers May 5 @ 10am – 2pm Read More Here Earth Heroes Nature Camp Open House by California Native Garden Foundation May 8 @ 5:30pm @ May 18 @ 10:30am Read More Here…
Why Every New Parent Can Benefit from Postpartum Doula Support
The moment a child is born, so too is a parent – and with this birth comes a tidal wave of new emotions, responsibilities, and questions. While the image of the serene, glowing new mother or father is a pervasive one, the reality can often be significantly different. In the weeks and months following the…
April 2024 Events
Public Skating at the Winter Lodge Oct 9 – Apr 7 Read More Here Crack the Case by Lakeshore Learning Apr 6 @ 11 am – 3 pm Read More Here Breastfeeding and Family Food Support Group (Babies & Kids welcome) Apr 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Read More Here Love Our Earth…
Beyond Birth: A Holistic Approach to Your Postpartum Well-Being
It’s a pleasure to introduce our newest guest post by Megan “Meggie” Zanger, LPCC #5688, PMH-C, a Bay Area perinatal therapist. Meggie is based in San Jose, CA and licensed to provide both in-person and virtual therapy to residents in the entire state of California. She offers individual and couples counseling. Meggie is passionate about…
March 2024 Events
When you have a new baby, you don’t have time to research all the new parent groups and events happening in the Bay Area. That’s why I’ve decided to have all of this information included monthly in an easy to read calendar where families can access this information quickly and easily.
New mom/new parent groups can be incredibly helpful for new parents to have something on the calendar to look forward to, have a place to bring their baby, make friends, build community, ask questions, and also get help.
February 2024 Events
When you have a new baby, you don’t have time to research all the new parent groups and events happening in the Bay Area. That’s why I’ve decided to have all of this information included monthly in an easy to read calendar where families can access this information quickly and easily.
New mom/new parent groups can be incredibly helpful for new parents to have something on the calendar to look forward to, have a place to bring their baby, make friends, build community, ask questions, and also get help.
