Parenting
Sleep Training Shock: Dangers of Rigid Schedules for Newborns
Sleep Struggles: Questioning Parenting Narratives One of the more thoughtful gifts I received when I was pregnant with my son was a subscription to Today’s Parent magazine. For the past two years, I have enjoyed flipping through the articles, finding stories I’ve enjoyed or trying some great recipes. When I saw the cover of this…
Read MoreAbout Our Doula Directory
Baby brain, that’s a very real thing. Not only is your lil’ baby using all your ‘brain juice’ for themselves, but there are so many things to think about. ‘What is the best stroller?’ ‘How can I get all my work done before mat leave?’ ‘What the hell is labour going to be like?’ It’s a minefield…
Read MoreIn the Realm of Boredom Lies Opportunity
As moms, I am sure we have all heard the dreaded phrase “Mom, I’m bored” echo through the walls of our homes. Typically we are in the middle of our fifth load of laundry or cleaning up spilt milk when we hear this popular kid phrase. Our first reaction as moms is usually to Stop,…
Read MorePlayground Workout – You’re There Anyway!
Transform playtime into power hour with our Playground Workout – your secret to a fit and fabulous mom life. To the apple of your eye, the playground is an oasis of fun and activity! Why not for us? Have we outgrown this wonder with our sophistication?…
Read MoreEasy Meals for Busy Moms: A Guide to Quick and Healthy Cooking
Hey busy moms, ever feel like cooking is just one more thing to stress about? Well, stress no more! We’ve got ‘Easy Meals for Busy Moms: A Guide to Quick and Healthy Cooking.’ It’s all about making tasty meals without the fuss. Say goodbye to mealtime stress and hello to simple, delicious recipes that fit…
Read MoreGender is a Spectrum: Gender Neutrality in Child Development
Understanding Gender: Beyond Biological Aspects Gender is a Spectrum. I want to talk about gender, I hope you do too. It has become a topic of interest to many people, often parents. It is worth talking about, especially as so much new information is becoming available to us. Before getting into the nitty gritty of…
Read MoreA Modern Family: One and Done (Why Being Parents of an Only Child Was Right for Us)
At bebo mia, our mission is to support the modern family. In this new blog series titled One and Done. We are featuring some of the modern families we have had the privilege of calling clients and friends. Here is Adriana’s story of her decision to have only one child. When people ask me how…
Read MoreA Heartwarming Review of Chimparoo’s Treasured Products!
We love hearing feedback from our clients, especially when it comes from happy new parents! In case you weren’t already aware, we are distributors for Chimparoo baby wraps and carriers and LOVE their products! See our review of the Chimparoo Trek here. We received an email from a client who had learned about babywearing in…
Read MoreBreastfeeding your toddler will lead to psychological problems
Don’t worry, that wasn’t a quote from Psychology Today or any other childhood study, it was just my dad. Being a mum is one rollercoaster of a ride…… I used to love rollercoasters…now I get anxious and want to throw up at the first sign of an uphill climb! I can wholeheartedly admit that having…
Read MoreIdentity Crisis – Am I really a MOMpreneur?
Am I really a MOMpreneur? A little look into the life of a mompreneur!!! I am a little confused here. Perhaps I am not the feminist I thought I was, perhaps my choice of words are actually causing the segregation and discrimination of strong women everywhere. Maybe you, my amazing community of friends and family,…
Read MoreFighting Cancer as a New Mom
We were honoured when Heather approached us through our blog and asked about sharing her story. After reading what she had endured as a new mother, we of course wanted to share her story in hopes that you are as inspired as we were! Thank you, Heather, for sharing your story and we wish you…
Read MoreWhat was the EcoParent Village all about?
Nestled in the back corner of the Green Living Show in the EcoParent Village, bebo mia and Baby & Me Fitness stood together as one for the first time…… And it felt awesome! For those of you who hadn’t figured it out from the thousands of posts, tweets, and pins, we were invited by the…
Read MoreSleeping Babies Left Outside
While walking home with my daughter today, hurrying to get out of the winter wind, I noticed a double running stroller outside on the sidewalk in front of the local mini supermarket. Now, seeing as I live downtown Toronto, I was thinking how brave it was for someone to leave their stroller outside, since there…
Read MoreOur Director of Pregnancy is…….PREGNANT (and we get to spy on her!)
As a doula trained by bebo mia, I thought it would be fitting for me to write about my pregnancy and birth. But before I get into THIS pregnancy, I want to start at the beginning……the birth of my first son. His name is Caimen and he was born on March 6th, 2009. It’s hard…
Read MoreA Night Weaning Journey
My sweet little angel is 31 months. For those of you who don’t want to do the math, that’s around two and a half years. Some days, these two and a half years seem to have gone by in the blink of an eye. On the “black rings under the eyes” days, they have seemed…
Read MoreTop 10 Baby Sleep Questions Answered
We have compiled a list of the Top 10 Sleep Questions we receive. Learning how to get your baby to sleep can be one of the biggest challenges for new parents, and our Sleep Expert, Brandie, is here to help you every step of the way. Check out her answers to parents’ most popular questions, and…
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