Emily Swegert
Emily was born in Cincinnati but transplanted to rural Michigan as a toddler with her parents. She moved back while in high school and has been here since. She met her husband, Eric, while completing her undergrad in education at Miami University. Two master's degrees, a house, and a dog later, they decided to expand their family. Their daughter Piper was born in April 2017.
Emily spent 18 months as a stay-at-home-mom before taking a GIANT leap and becoming a doula. Shortly thereafter, she was approached by the owner of a local agency about taking over the business. She now works from home running Tender Beginnings while sharing adventures with her daughter.
New Year with a New Baby: Ways to Stay Busy (and Sane)
My daughter will be one towards the beginning of 2018. As I sit here and think back on all the new experiences I had with a new baby in 2017, I realize that it's...
Moms: Why You Should (Sometimes) Put Yourselves First
I read somewhere recently that, yet again, we "millennials" are changing the way things are done, this time with parenting. A study recently found that more moms admit to taking time for themselves than...
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and Mass Shootings: Tragedy as a New Mom
Every large tragedy that has befallen the world since 9/11 has hit me hard. I'm an empathetic person and the suffering of others, be it person or animal, sinks deep into my core and...
Camping with a Newborn
Before my daughter was even born, we started planning her first camping trip. You see, my husband and I are both campers. We grew up camping, camped together from early on in our relationship,...
The Truth About Cloth Diapering
"So, what's it like to cloth diaper?"
I get asked this a lot... by family members, friends, acquaintances, even women in the public restrooms when they see me change my daughter.
The truth? It's amazing.
No seriously,...