Angel Ianakiev

Have you heard the classic “you only have 18 Summers”? It does nothing but apply unnecessary stress on parents. Social media can make it seem like every family is spending their days on elaborate vacations, educational outings, and Pinterest-worthy adventures. The truth? Children don't need a perfect summer. They need connection, consistency, and parents who are emotionally present. While summer can create wonderful family memories, it can also leave parents feeling exhausted, overwhelmed,...

There’s a very specific moment in postpartum life where you find yourself crying over a dropped pacifier at 2:17am, Googling something wildly specific like “baby poop colors?” and thinking: “Okay… but seriously… is this normal?” If you’ve been there (or are currently there), this is your official, no-judgment, slightly unhinged but very honest postpartum reality check. Postpartum isn’t just about healing physically. There’s so much more. It’s a full identity shift, hormone rollercoaster,...

We have partnered with Kayla’s Hope Foundation, an organization created to honor Kayla Brook Lehman who lost her life to suicide in 2018. Kayla’s Hope Foundation, believes community is the heart of healing. Through partnerships with mental health providers, nonprofits, schools, and local leaders, they create connection, support, and a sense of belonging—so no one walks alone. Suicide is a very hard topic to discuss but prevention begins with connection. Many people who struggle with suicidal...