Tag: village
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Tips for containing your unsolicited advice :)
One author reflects on how to refrain from giving advice when not asked for it but still showing up for your loved one. These are tips for all Aunties!
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Everyone Knows Your Baby Better Than You Do!
As part of Auntie’s early marketing strategy, I spent countless hours scrolling through Instagram and TikTok, absorbing content on pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. Reading through the comments, I noticed one thing: no one ever unanimously agreed on any advice or opinion. People even argued about content creators’ personal experiences. This made me hesitant to publicly…
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It takes a village to raise a child. Well, where is this village?
A little background… When Ashleigh approached Ellen and me to collaborate on a postpartum solution, I was unaware of the immense challenges faced by mothers on a daily basis. I haven’t experienced motherhood firsthand (yet!), so my understanding of the postpartum period was limited to stories shared by friends, family members, and my own mother.…
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How I bungled being a first-time auntie.
Aunts are important for a child, but also for the mom.
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Redefining Parenthood: Auntie’s Journey in a Shared Village
The lack of support for new parents leads some to wonder if there is more to learn from other cultures outside of the US.