THE POD BLOG

Greener Parenting and Raising Eco Conscious Kids

Taking a greener approach to parenting? Sometimes this can seem overwhelming with the amount of information available on what we should or shouldn’t be doing, but in order to truly make a differenc...

Essential Self-Care for the 4th Trimester

It’s strange how much of the care a woman receives during pregnancy dries up when the baby comes arrives. And this isn’t just in regards to other people offering a hand - often, we stop caring for ...

15 Creative Activities For Kids During Social Isolation

Whelp. Here we are. These unprecedented times are multi-layered, triggering a slew of emotions and circumstances. While each person is navigating these strange dynamics in their own way, one thing ...

Sustainability of Bamboo

As our planet provides clear signs that it needs to heal, many eco-conscious individuals are seeking ways to be kinder to the environment. A prime way to do this is to swap common household and bab...

5 Plastic-Free Shopping Tips From a New Mom

Having a baby is a common time for us to reevaluate our lifestyles, shopping choices and well, pretty much everything. All of a sudden we want to make the best choices possible for this new little ...

Essential Self Care for Pregnancy

Our “go go go” culture makes many pregnant women think they need to push self care aside in favor of checking off preparing-for-baby to-dos. The creation of the baby registry, setting up the nurser...

Top Baby Items to Buy In Bulk

Almost every parent will agree that when you have a new baby, time is seriously limited. There’s barely a moment to take a shower, much less restock your supply of essential items. Because of this,...

7 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

With Father’s Day around the corner, you’re likely thinking of ways to celebrate the special dads in your life. If you’d rather give a gift that is kinder to the environment and your bank account, ...

Our 6 Favorite Books to Teach Children About Race & Racism

It's never too early to begin having conversations with our children about race, racism and cultural differences. By 3 months old, babies already show signs of identifying with faces that match the...

7 Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Stress When Baby Arrives

It’s common for the “Prepping For Baby To-Do List” to fill to overflowing during pregnancy. But what are the activities that will actually reduce your stress when baby arrives? What are the to-dos ...