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Body Positivity: What It Is and Isn’t

September 23, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 4 Comments

What is body positivity? Why does it matter? Learn about the controversy of the body positive movement and fat activism, and why this matters for everyone. Let's talk about what body positivity IS and ISN'T, and the common misconceptions. Being body positive is more than dieting, exercises, and self-love.

In the last ten years, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the phrase “body positivity” at some point. Maybe you saw it used as a hashtag or in an ad for women’s clothing, along with the message to love yourself.

Body positivity sounds nice, right? I mean, positivity is a good thing, right?

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Bipolar Depressive Disorder and Pregnancy – Carrie’s Story

September 14, 2019 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

Carrie's story of struggling to get pregnant while managing bipolar II is raw and real. After being diagnosed with bipolar depressive disorder at 28, Carrie fought an uphill battle to get pregnant and keep her mental health in check. Thankfully, she had an incredible support team behind her, as well as a mental health care plan in case things got bad. Learn more about bipolar, adoption with depression, and mental health care plans in this story from the #RawMotherhood series. #bipolar #pregnancy

This story is a part of our Raw Motherhood series, a collection of true accounts from real moms. We hope these stories will help shed light on real issues, but we are not medical professionals and are not offering medical advice. If you are in need of immediate help or feel you could be a harm to yourself or others, please call 911.

Growing up, having kids was one of those things I never gave much thought to.

I just always knew I’d grow up, get married, and have kids. Even when I entered my twenties and I began struggling with depression, that plan never changed.

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Baby Sleep Safety – My Interview with an Expert Sleep Consultant, Pt. 3

September 7, 2019 By Ashley McKeown Leave a Comment

Mylee is a certified child sleep consultant and child behavior consultant who has helped families worldwide. Originally a social worker from Australia, she has since relocated to New York, where she now does speaking engagements, group seminars, virtual consultations, and in-home consultations. She was named one of the Top Sleep Consultants in the U.S. by Tuck Sleep.

Before reading this post, please read part 1 and part 2 of this informative interview.

My pediatrician recommended having my baby sleep at an incline to improve her acid reflux. I now know this is dangerous. Why would a pediatrician recommend something unsafe?

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How to Throw an Amazingly Average Birthday Party

August 28, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 2 Comments

I see you, Mama, planning that big birthday party.

I know you’ve spent hours on Pinterest coming up with a theme for your daughter’s third birthday. You’ve scoured Etsy for the perfect shirt that says “Young, Wild, and Three.” A friend is lined up to take pictures, there’s a deposit at the local indoor play place, and the custom three-tiered cake will be picked up next week. A box in the closet holds the balloons and streamers, and the goodie bags that still need to be filled.

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I Brushed My Hair Today – A Mom Journal REVIEW

August 21, 2019 By Ashley McKeown 2 Comments

Moment of truth: I totally didn’t brush my hair today. My husband is out of town for work, which means a messy bun, PJs, and no bra.

Am I right, ladies??

Luckily, you actually don’t have to brush your hair before reading this book! It’s like your bestie who lets you swing by for a last-minute playdate so you can guzzle coffee and complain about your darling child as he tears apart someone else’s house.

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