"One of the most stressful and overwhelming things about having a baby is trying to make other people happy, but taking care of your immediate family and yourself is all that really matters."

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Welcoming a new baby into your life can be a wonderful, joyous time; it can also be exhausting and overwhelming as hell. Especially if it’s your first child, it’s hard to predict how you’ll feel in the immediate aftermath—and whether you’ll want visitors around much (if at all) in those ea... ... See more

As we approach almost a year into our new way of life, this discussion is still so relevant. Mothering in a Pandemic is a conversation between myself and Dr. Shelly Orlowsky, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist and RIE Mom. The discussion includes creative ideas and solutions as well as lots of relatable context. ... See more

We originally meant for this conversation to focus around pregnancy and postpartum during the time of COVID-19, but the talk really evolved and covered much more than that. A helpful conversation for mothers, parents and caregivers of children of all ages, Dr. Orlowsky offers creative solutions and practical grounding information.

Here's the conversation about Mothering During a Pandemic. RIE® Associate Lisa Chariff Better of RIE Bred in Miami, FL hosts Dr. Shelly Orlowsky, Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in prenatal and postpartum support and RIE Bred mother of two.

Find Lisa Better at www.riebred.com and on social media @riebred
Find Dr. Shelly Orlowsky at www.drshellyorlowsky.com

Additional helpful resources can be found at www.postpartum.net ... See more

Treasures

Miss setting up the RIE play space.

Across the Lifespan: Educaring® Changes Lives

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RIE Bred play space. Be as creative as you want. Pieces from a puzzle create a fun cozy corner. Extra puzzle pieces in the colander.