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Cut Yourself Some Slack
“Serial killers excepted, we are all doing a lot better than we would probably rate ourselves.” —Devon Clement People are often harder on themselves than they are on other people due to a variety of factors: Self-awareness: People are often more aware of their own weaknesses, flaws, and mistakes than those of others. They may…
Read MoreWhy HFA Pays a Living Wage
It is important to pay a thriving wage to caregivers of babies for several reasons: 1.) Quality of care Paying a thriving wage to caregivers of babies can attract and retain highly qualified and experienced professionals who can provide quality care. These professionals are more likely to have the necessary training, education, and experience to…
Read MoreProfessional Development
Professional Development by Devon Clement Are you a sleep coach, doula, NCS, nanny, or one in training? In addition to serving families directly, Happy Family After is proud to train and support sleep coaches everywhere via our online training. Check out our current professional development programs below, and contact us with any questions or requests…
Read MoreConsent starts early
Last night, I wrote a Facebook post about a shocking situation I was in in my personal life and it has been shared many times. The issue of consent (ONLY YES MEANS YES) is one that I’ve been reading and thinking about a lot lately, and I’m glad it’s on everyone’s mind. This is a…
Read MoreWhat's in a name?
I have been agonizing lately over how to convey what exactly it is that I do. I’ve been calling myself a postpartum doula for the past few years, since I am certified as such, but that is such a small piece of the overall picture. Plus, most people have no idea what it is anyway,…
Read MoreObservations About Kids’ TV
Working with families the way I do, you end up catching a fair bit of children’s television. Over the past few years, I’ve come to a few conclusions. ~The only tolerable WonderPet is the turtle, Tuck. The duck is kind of a b*tch and the guinea pig can be an insufferable know-it-all. But the turtle…
Read MoreThe MAMA'S BEST FRIEND Manifesto
I DREAM OF A WORLD where parents trust their intuitive abilities, kids never question their ‘rents unconditional love, and families work & play together — for life. Wait, DREAM of a world? We’re BUILDING that world. With my wisdom, experience & boundless support for parenting vision. With your commitment & faith in my abilities —…
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