Posts by Sheryl Cooksley
Things We Just WON’T Do As Your Postpartum Doula
As postpartum doulas, there is a long list of things we WILL do…..like care for your newborn baby while you nap or get a good night’s sleep, make sure you’ve eaten today, even change ALL the diapers.
But there’s this list…..this list of things WE JUST WON’T DO…..and I really think it’s time we talk about it.
Read MoreGoing Back to Work Like a Boss After Family Leave
Family leave is almost over. It’s about time to go back to work, but how will you juggle life with your new baby, the demands of your job and still doing “all the things”. THE SHORT ANSWER: YOU WON’T. AND THAT’S OK! Read this blog for some practical strategies as you prepare for the big (emotional) day.
Read MoreA Thank You Letter To All of YOU!
As the owner and founder of Family Tree Doula Services, it is so important for me to show gratitude and appreciation where it is due. It seemed befitting to write a letter to close out this year and thank all of you specifically.
THANK YOU for this wonderful year!
Read More10 Tips for Airplane Travel With Your Baby
Whether you’re traveling home to visit relatives, or taking your baby home after becoming an Intended or Adoptive Parent, it’s always nice to be prepared to travel with your infant and have a few tricks up your sleeve.
Read about our top 10 sanity saving tips and tricks to help make this trip a little bit (or a lot) smoother.
Read MoreFruity Fall Breakfast for New Parents
It’s one of those cold Fall mornings. The kind where you want to stay all curled up in bed, but you know your baby will be awaking soon and you should probably eat breakfast!
Here are the simple ingredients and instructions we use to make a delicious fruity fall breakfast for new parents.
Read MoreOvernight Baby Care: A Postpartum Doula’s Diary
