Stronger Generations Initiative
An initiative of Brigham and Women's Hospital's Center for Community Health and Health Equity
The number one thing people tell you about parenting? Kids come first. End of story. No discussion, no questions. Now, I don't disagree with this advice, but there's a fine distinction between the "kids come first", and the "I have…
I breastfed my daughter for a year and six months (maybe a little more). I do not remember exactly when I stopped breastfeeding, even though it was a huge moment in both Lily's life and mine. I tried to stop…
There are days when hiding in my closet is an option There are days when pulling out my hair is an option There are days when I can scream 'til my voice is no more And then I remember I have the…
Our current culture is often having discussions about young parenthood without including the voices of young parents. We’re often told what should motivate us, why we should be happy, and our dreams are defined for us – without our input. As…
Having a baby is tough. There's no time for anything, going to the gym can be pricey, looking for a babysitter is the worst so I came up with a few ideas to getting your body back. I think the…
Last year I imagined myself being a super involved mom at Leilani's school. After all it was her first year of school and I wanted to be the chaperone, the class volunteer, the PTA attending, class party planning mom. However,…
Last night, @STEPPSboston and @TheYoungMommy joined forces to host the first Live Twitter Chat on the @STEPPSboston twitter feed. Young parents, near and far, joined the chat by using the hashtag #YPsupport. After becoming a mom at 20, Tara decided…
I often think back to myself at 19…scared, pregnant, and alone. How beautifully unaware I was, attempting to make sense of the complicated situation I was facing. I look back at the challenges I have faced parenting young and have…
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