Growing up in Germany, I knew I wanted to be a mom. I also planned to raise my future children bilingually so that they would not have to endure countless hours studying new vocabulary. I was hoping to travel the world, live in different countries outside of Germany...
Breastfeeding: How do I know if my baby has a tongue or lip tie?
After 4 weeks of excruciating pain, bleeding and bruised nipples, downing Advil like it was my job, and more tears than I could count, I was ready to give up on breastfeeding. When my daughter was born, I was told she had a tongue tie, but it was nothing to be...Saralyn: The story behind The Mama Sagas
“It’s risky to go out on a limb, but that is where the fruit...Kristen: Bouncing Back
Listening to Kristen’s story was bittersweet for me. Just wait for her answer when I ask her what she likes about her post-baby body…. yes, I have felt the same way. And no, it’s not ok. We receive so many messages about “bouncing back”...Body after Baby: Can a diastasis make me look pregnant?
Brooke Lewis, one of the founders of Partners in Diastasis Rehab, talks about what causes the dreaded “mummy tummy”. To find a diastasis rehab practitioner near you, contact themamasagas@gmail.com...Meet the Editor
I'm Saralyn, a mountain mama fueled by coffee, community, and adventure, raising three kids at the foot of the Rockies. I'm so glad you're here!
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Take Care of Yourself First
I have found - after years of losing my identity outside of motherhood - the importance of taking care of myself first. It has been a pretty cool evolution to watch and feel the difference when I make myself a priority and how it reflects onto my kids, my mood, and...
Jade: The Friend Issue
Helping your kids make new friends.... it almost feels like you're dating the family, no?
No One Warns You About Night Terrors
Motherhood is harder than I thought it would be. I had always dreamed about getting married and having kids but the whole thing is harder than I thought it would be. At times, having kids brings out a side of me that I don’t want to see. I just gave birth...
Like A Fire Hose
I've never really understood why they call it a "birth plan" because I've never met a single mom whose delivery went the way she visualized it would! Sometimes you just have to laugh it off... Here's an excerpt from my interview with Kristen, in Denver, CO.