They Let Us Leave with a Baby?! The First 72 Hours at Home

Newborn in the first 72 hours of being home

It’s finally time. You’re bringing home baby! You packed the hospital bag, you made the trip, you gave birth, you strapped in the car seat, and now…it’s time to go home.  Being at home with your baby the first few days can be an absolute trip, but it doesn’t have to be a disaster! Happy…

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Cultivating the Qualities of a Good Parent

parents walking with their children on the sidewalk

Great Parents Aren’t Born, They’re Made Parenting is something humans have done for hundreds of thousands of years, but for myriad generations, it was process only, a series of actions that shaped humanity but was ultimately ineffable. People had babies, they took care of babies, and they raised the babies. End of story. Now, the…

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Finding the Silver Linings of the NICU

NICU baby

It was my pleasure to speak with Devon Clement at The Parenthood Prep Podcast for her recent episode about the NICU.  Devon approached me years ago about discussing a topic I thought, at the time, was pretty dreadful: “silver linings” of the NICU.  It almost offended me that she suggested it. My experience with my…

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Best Podcast and Webinar Episodes of 2024

Best Podcasts & Webinars of 2024

A Must-Listen List for Parents Parenting is an ever-evolving journey, and having the right resources can make all the difference. At Happy Family After, we’ve curated a list of our most-viewed podcasts from Parenthood Prep in 2024, webinars, and more to empower parents with practical advice, expert insights, and actionable strategies.  Whether you’re a new…

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Our Fab Four: Best Podcasts for New Parents

Best new parent podcasts

We here at Happy Family After are always listening to podcasts, and many of us are obsessed with finding the best podcasts for pregnancy or the best podcasts for new parents, because we are constantly asked by our clients — not to mention our friends and families! — what they can check out for reliable,…

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The Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer Connection: What You Need to Know

Breast Cancer Awareness

When Breast Cancer Awareness Month rolls around, much of the conversation focuses on early detection, risk factors, and treatment options. However, one topic that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is the relationship between hormonal contraception and breast cancer risk. While hormonal birth control is widely used for family planning, period regulation, and even…

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Help! Baby’s coming and I’m not ready!

pregnant mom holding belly with father close by

The final days of pregnancy are winding down. The nursery is all set up, the tiny pieces of clothing are washed and folded nicely in the drawers, birth classes have been attended, the car seat is installed – wait car seat installed?!?! We’re supposed to do that ahead of time? I didn’t know that! Suddenly…

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Postpartum Recipe: Nourishing & Hearty Zuppa Toscana

bowl of zuppa toscana with sausage, kale and potato

The importance of nutrition in a postpartum recipe One of the most important things you can do for your body in the postpartum period is to fuel it with nutritious foods. Making sure you are consuming enough calories from a variety of nutrient-dense sources will aid in your physical recovery from childbirth, improve mood stability,…

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