Welcome to our blog!
With our combined (many!!) years of experience supporting families in the postpartum phase & our extensive knowledge of Portland & the PNW we’ve created a bank of (hundreds!) of posts to support you & your family. From local guides with the best of what Portland has to offer for growing families, to education & resources (think your top newborn questions answered) news & announcements to share what’s happening at Bridgetown Baby & beyond, and a bank of our favorite recipes for the fourth trimester - use the dropdowns below to search. And… if you don’t find it below email us care@bridgetownbaby.com & we’ll add it to our list!
What’s Happening in Babies’ Brains During Music Experiences?
Early childhood is a remarkable time for brain growth and relationship formation, and research shows that music is a powerful force in nurturing whole child development.
Caring for the Birthing Parent: Wisdom from Holistic Health Around the World
Nurture your body and spirit with holistic postpartum recovery practices — rest, nourishment, and rituals for deep healing after birth.
Advice For Travel With Baby
Whether it’s your first time traveling with your baby, or your first time traveling with two, it can feel overwhelming. We know from experience! But traveling with our two littles went from a dreaded experience to one of our favorite things to do. Here’s how!
Resources for Raising Conscious Kids: October 2023 Edition
Magical realism, interesting facts, gorgeous illustrations - celebrate National Hispanic Awareness Month through Pat Mora’s book of lively haiku about the foods that the first peoples of the Americas, and those who followed, have cultivated, enjoyed and revered for centuries.
4 Reframes for Empowered Parenting
The more you know about who your child really is and what makes them tick, the better you can meet their needs and advocate for them. It takes a shift in our thinking and a new lens to get past the emotions and preconceived ideas and truly see our child for all of their uniqueness. Get tips from Reframe Parenting.