Have you ever heard any of that advice? As a first-time mom, the unsolicited advice I received from friends, family and strangers on top of information on social media I would compulsively consume in the months leading up to my son arriving made my anxiety rise, particularly advice around sleep (not only my baby’s sleep but also how I would get sleep). When my first born arrived in April, 2020 I soon realized that none of the advice I received or information I consumed via so

In today’s nonprofit landscape, funding has become both our greatest need and our greatest challenge. Across the country, organizations like ours are navigating the aftermath of federal funding withdrawals and a shifting philanthropic climate. Families who once gave generously are now doing their best simply to stay afloat. The economic pressures they face mirror the realities of the communities we serve—families stretched thin, mothers balancing impossible choices, and syste

By Jasmine Mix, M.Ed, Executive Director, Mind Body Baby NC To our Mecklenburg County community, Every day, I have the privilege of witnessing the incredible strength and resilience of parents and caregivers across our county. At Mind Body Baby NC , we see firsthand how access to care—especially through Medicaid —can change lives. Medicaid isn’t just a health program. For many families, it’s the bridge to stability, safety, and the chance to build a healthy start for their ch