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Resources for Raising Conscious Kids: February 2024 Edition
This month we’re honoring Black History Month with a book for ages preschool and up that celebrates the beauty of black - as a a color in the physical world around us, and as a representation of the generations of Black leaders, young and old, whose courage has shaped a thriving Black community and changed the world for the better.
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ Winter 2024
Our damp, gray, chilly PNW winters call for creating coziness! For Bridgetown Baby doula Mindy Baldwin, winter is a perfect time to nourish new families with the easy warmth, deliciousness, and nutrition of baked oatmeal. Read on for more gorgeous photos and the recipe to make at home.
May We Have Your Vote in 2024?
When you vote for Bridgetown Baby it helps other families find their way to the compassionate, comprehensive postpartum care we provide - please vote today!
Winter in the PNW: Rainy Outdoor Play with Kids
The winter forecast in the Pacific Northwest can be daunting when we need to get the kids outside. Read on for our toolkit for making winter outside play easier, more comfortable and more fun.
Resources for Raising Conscious Kids: November 2023 Edition
Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message offers a rich take on the concept of gratitude that invites children and families to think about giving thanks in a holistic way that recognizes the experiences of first peoples of our nation.
Celebrating and Reflecting: Bridgetown Baby’s 9th Birthday Celebration
This year, we marked 9 years of Bridgetown Baby! Our team is bigger and brighter than ever, and we marked the occasion with food, sweets, and gratitude for the opportunity to walk alongside new families in the early parts of their journey. Get a glimpse of the dedication, connection, and good humor that bonds our team…
Nourish You: Postpartum Recipe Series ~ Fall 2023
The fall is an abundant time, colored by the last of the summer veggies and enriched by the earliest of the winter greens. For Bridgetown Baby founder Merriah Fairchild, fall is a perfect time to share her enthusiasm for frittatas. Read on for more gorgeous photos and the recipe.
Third Places for Parents Living in a Post Pandemic World
Our third spaces (neutral and informal public spaces that satisfy our needs to connect with others) shift when we add kids to the mix. BB doula Jess Goetz reflects on her changing needs and shares resources for finding spaces for connection, support, growth and celebration.
Resources for Raising Conscious Kids: October 2023 Edition
Magical realism, interesting facts, gorgeous illustrations - celebrate National Hispanic Awareness Month through Pat Mora’s book of lively haiku about the foods that the first peoples of the Americas, and those who followed, have cultivated, enjoyed and revered for centuries.
Carrot Fertility Offers Postpartum Care and More
Your fertility journey isn’t over when you conceive - the endeavor of growing your family will be ongoing. Bridgetown Baby accepts Carrot insurance benefits for our lactation and doula care services, so families can begin the parenting journey with strength and confidence from day one.
4 Reframes for Empowered Parenting
The more you know about who your child really is and what makes them tick, the better you can meet their needs and advocate for them. It takes a shift in our thinking and a new lens to get past the emotions and preconceived ideas and truly see our child for all of their uniqueness. Get tips from Reframe Parenting.
Pictures & Stories from the Family Feeding Nest at Pickathon 2023
The Family Feeding Nest was a sweet spot among many great performances at this year’s Pickathon music festival. See photos and read more about the Family Feeding Nest…
The Lactation Network: An Anniversary Update
Feeding is one of the key ways that parents bond with their new babies. Through TLN, more families have been able to access high-quality, personalized, in-home lactation/feeding support to ease the often bumpy road at the beginning of the feeding relationship
Pickathon: Family Feeding Nest Returns in August 2023
From August 3rd-6th, the Family Feeding Nest will provide a quiet respite for pumping, feeding, or simply snuggling while you enjoy the performances at Pickathon. Learn more…