Hiring a doula can be a great way to get support and guidance during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Doulas are trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to families during the childbirth process. What is your philosophy on childbirth and how do you support women during labor and delivery? You may want to ask how she helps women cope with pain during…

this question recently, and although I don’t have a magic answer for you, after years of homeschooling and running a business, I’ve found a way to make it work for us. Creating A Schedule & A System I LOVE having a schedule and using a calendar. I use it for accountability, to remind myself of what…

was originally a guest post on Your Runner Dad which I was excited about. No one has ever posed this question to me! I’ve altered it slightly as time has passed (and I found errors). Over 30 years ago, in April 1992, my first biological child was born. I can’t…

Of all the ways there are to increase your personal power, gratitude tops them all. Being appreciative for everything you have and having the desire to help others to feel the same level of appreciation. Increasing your sense of empathy is one way to gauge that you are on the…

Not only will I answer what a doula is, but I’ll also dive into specific doula niches that you most likely never knew existed. First, let’s talk about what doulas do NOT do: Doulas do not give medical advice or replace the partner or caregiver. A doula does not diagnose…

On 02–03–03, I lost twins. That’s not entirely accurate though is it? I had been feeling sick and was surprised when we found out I was pregnant. Usually, I got very sick, very quickly and it was clear that I was pregnant. This time, the pregnancy test seemed like an…

The first call we got for foster care was for a baby that was only a few hours old. We were part of the foster-adopt program in Alaska, meaning our preference was to take in children who would never have to leave — we would be their forever home. …

In a recent newsletter I received from The Off-Grid Skoolie, these questions were posed: Do you see any similarities between the modern-day nomads and the hero’s journey? What are your thoughts on the Refusal Of The Call? Having faith in the hero’s journey to move into an RV was a…

Hindsight is indeed 20/20 and had we known then what we know now, we would have done things much differently. I feel strongly that it’s VERY important to use contracts in most situations from freelance jobs to hiring a contractor, and yet — we didn’t. Our emotions ran high and…