Sienna Bransky
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 bassinet and it was very important for us to have...
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 not planning on weaning her anytime soon. There are a...
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, maybe not ever. We'd done a little research into long-term...
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 with a baby" when I came across a blog post...
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 my daughter's first latch, I didn't know that breastfeeding was...
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 are people so quick to judge when we are all...
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 reduce our greenhouse gas emissions significantly enough to reach the...
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 adventurous lifestyle. Looking back, I'm glad I had those unsupportive...
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 in the media?
Our culture is obsessed with the female form....
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 enough. However, not every family is as recklessly adventurous as...
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 and we hadn't found anywhere to move to. We spent...