The Sisterhood Blog

We’re tackling the real issues we face while we’re on that journey of trying to conceive, facing infertility, getting pregnant, postpartum, or in the early years of motherhood. Written in a totally fun & relatable way that inspires you to prioritize your mental health every step of the way.

Dr. Julie Franks 1/20/24 Dr. Julie Franks 1/20/24

5 Tips for Making New Mom Friends on Your Maternity Leave

New (and new again!) moms can feel isolated in the early weeks of motherhood but struggle to talk the negative impacts of their loneliness. Developing friendships with other new mothers is an important strategy for ending this social isolation and improving your mental health. Get my top 5 tips for making new friends during your maternity leave + my curated list of spaces to find mom friends in Kitsap County, Washington.

Erica Hartwick 11/22/23 Erica Hartwick 11/22/23

How to Communicate Your Family’s Changing Needs at the Holidays

Do you need to spend your holiday differently this year because your family has changed or grown? Use this simple guide to communicating boundaries and making your family’s needs at the holidays known.

Dr. Julie Franks 11/15/23 Dr. Julie Franks 11/15/23

Find Your Village (Because Moms Can’t Do It All!)

Finding your village in motherhood is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing Yet so many moms resist the village and the support the village offers. Why is that and how does it make mom life more difficult?