by EnlightenedMama | Aug 3, 2018 | Blog, Parenting, Postpartum
Yep! It’s World Breastfeeding Week! At Enlightened Mama, we have three goals to help you THRIVE in your journey of breastfeeding… 1. Feed your baby. 2. Feel sane. 3. Enjoy your baby. Sometimes, in order to meet these goals, a family needs to discontinue...
by EnlightenedMama | May 13, 2018 | Blog, Happiness, Parenting, Postpartum, Uncategorized
Here’s a little note from 2016 about our mission to help families thrive, not just survive… Last June, my daughter, Gianna, came home from Summer Camp sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which is an annual opportunity of kids with...
by EnlightenedMama | Feb 6, 2015 | Blog, Parenting
Recently, a certain formula company made a heartwarming commercial about the “mommy wars.” If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s the synopsis: moms and dads at a park; breastfeeding moms against formula-feeding moms, cloth diaper against paper...
by EnlightenedMama | Oct 23, 2014 | Blog, Parenting, Postpartum
I read a blog recently that equated making new mom friends to dating. In fact, I think that’s true about making new friends in general! Do you share the same values? Do you have similar likes and interests? Can you call on them at 2am when it feels like your...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 31, 2014 | Blog, Parenting
Parenting has been life-changing, to say the very least. Over the last 2 years, I’ve learned more about myself, others, and body functions than I ever thought possible. I’ve learned more about love and selflessness. To say that becoming a parent has made...
by EnlightenedMama | Jul 21, 2014 | Newsletter Notes, Parenting, Uncategorized
In case you missed it, here’s Liz’s latest from the July Newsletter. Click here to subscribe (It’s really a once-a-month thing, we promise–maybe the occasional announcement, but nothing annoying. If you’re a Gmail user, rescue it...