We’re excited to offer a free, in-person birthing class led by local doula Abby Larsen, designed for expecting families and caregivers in Columbia County.
This engaging and informative workshop will:
• Walk participants through the stages of labor and birth
• Include a fun, reflective icebreaker to explore common fears around giving birth
• Provide a birthing plan template, which participants will begin completing together during the session
If you’ve ever told your toddler “No more cookies” and they immediately grabbed one anyway—welcome to life with a child under five! 😅
Self-control, or impulse control, isn’t something young children are born with. It’s a skill that develops slowly—very slowly—through everyday experiences, nurturing relationships, and consistent boundaries.
If you’ve ever watched a group of toddlers play side-by-side without talking much—or if your child has ever screamed “Mine!” when another child got too close—you’re not alone. Many parents worry that their toddler isn't playing “nicely” or doesn’t know how to share. But here's the truth: what looks like disinterest or selfishness is actually a healthy, developmentally appropriate stage of early social development…
It’s summer. You’re tired. The dishes are piling up, someone’s whining for a snack again, and—let’s be honest—it’s just easier to hand over the tablet or turn on a show.
We get it. And you’re not a bad parent for using screens. Let’s say that again louder for the parents in the back: You’re not a bad parent for using screens. 💛