Kate Rich
I am not a Cincinnati native, but my husband and I have found our permanent home in the area since falling in love with the city and moving here in 2009. Our kids keep us busy exploring the region at the ages of 6, 4, and 2! When we aren't working, the five of us love to check out the parks and museums in the city, and then hit the library so that we can snuggle up with some good books at home. We all enjoy hiking, reading, and traveling. By trade, I am a certified birth doula and childbirth educator who believes that every birth deserves support. My passion is partnering with growing families, whether they are trying to achieve an unmedicated birth, want an epidural, or are planning a cesarean, to achieve the best beginning possible. I blog about all things pregnancy, birth, and parenting related on my website, atenderbeginning.com, and can also be found on Facebook @atenderbeginningllc or Instgram @atenderbeginning.
Cold Weather Hikes: 10 Ways to Get Outside and Embrace the Chill!
Being stuck inside for days and weeks on end might be the worst part about this season, but it doesn’t have to be. For the last few, years my family has found that there...
Fossil Hunting with Kids in Cincinnati
One of my absolute favorite activities with my kids in every season, but especially the summer, is to go fossil hunting! If you were to ask my kids, I might be a tad bit...
Heart of CMB: Rosemary’s Baby Co
Recently I was invited as a professional who works a lot with families, and especially pregnancy and babies, to attend a teen pregnancy panel. It was hosted at The United Way headquarters in Cincinnati...
30 Before 30 Bucket List {Update}
Today, I turn 30 years old. Each new decade of life brings with it a whole slew of emotions and reflection! This one is no different, especially because I set a bucket list for...
The Downside of Santa
I have a confession to make about Santa. At the risk of sounding like Scrooge: I don't really like the jolly fellow from the North Pole. Gasp, I know! While I am all about...
Cincy Mom Hacks: Tips on Surviving Shopping, Eating, and More with Kids!
We all know about the good old lollipop trick that makes the bank run a little more appealing with small children in tow. Did you know, though, that Cincinnati is FULL of hacks that...
Parenting Through Grief
This month marks three years since my mother-in-law died in 2014. She had been sick for many years with lupus, and her health began declining quickly over the last two or so years before...
The Birds & Bees: Talking to Your Kids About Sex
“Mom, where do babies come from?”
If you are like me, this might be the holy-grail of nerve-wracking parenting questions you know you have to answer at some point. Right up there with questions...
Cry It Out Wasn’t What I Expected
Before I had kids, I was the world's perfect parent. I knew exactly how to raise a healthy, happy child, and how to make sure the child would never, ever cry. While I was...
Why I Did NOT Encapsulate My Placenta
You have probably heard of placenta encapsulation if you are having babies these days. Placenta encapsulation is the practice of preparing your placenta to eat. In case this is all news to you: yes,...