Sienna Bransky
Sienna is a born and raised Flagstaff local and mama of two. She graduated from NAU with an BA in environmental studies. She has been a special education teacher, river guide, and circus performer. When not chasing kids around the mountains she like to be huddled in coffee shops with good books or a creative writing project. Her fiction publications can be found in Waxwing and The Tunnels.
Co-Sleeping Saved my Sanity
Initially, we didn't want to co-sleep
I was very opposed to co-sleeping with my baby. Our bed was ours. We got a crib and a...
I am Not Weaning my Two-year-old Yet and that is Fine
I am not weaning my toddler anytime soon
My daughter turned two in late December and still asks for "boobs, please" often. And I am...
The Trouble With IUD’s: When Motherhood Wasn’t the Plan
Family Planning (or unplanned...)
I was 21, my boyfriend was 19 and we had just moved in together. We weren't planning on having any children,...
This Early Potty Training Trick Saved us Hundreds of Dollars on Diapers
My daughter was two months old, potty training had not begun to cross my mind. I was daydreaming of adventure, googling "how to backpack...
Breastfeeding: Fed is Mandatory, Breast is Best
I had no idea breastfeeding was painful...
Mothering is extremely difficult and we are quiet about some of the most challenging aspects of it. Before...
Fear, Assumptions, and Judgement in Parenting
Why are parent's so judgmental of each other?
I hear judgmental remarks on everything from potty training to drinking water without a sip cup. Why...
Yes Your Diet Affects the Planet: How to Eat Locally in Flagstaff
How Does Diet Affect the Planet?
A recent study concluded that if every American could cut beef out of their diet (just beef) we could...
How to Travel with Kids: Tips for Road Trips with Toddlers
Tips for Smooth Travel
We love to travel. When I got pregnant close friends tried to tell me that a baby wouldn't work with my...
Mom Body Positivity: Embracing Physical Changes of Motherhood
Motherhood is hard enough as it is...
How can we learn to be positive about bodies that don't look anything like the bodies we see...
5 Best Northern Arizona Hikes for Outdoor Families
What makes a hike family friendly?
In my opinion any hike that doesn't involve repelling can be a family friendly hike if you plan well...
Making Room for a Baby in a Tiny Flagstaff Rental
We ended up in a tiny house...
Our little town has big housing problem. The week I found out I was pregnant our lease was up...