One of my favorite YouTube homebirth videos features a laboring woman singing. You can see on her face when she’s having contractions and it’s beautifully clear that her song is helping her work through the tension. I find this video wonderfully calming. It’s an affirmation in itself. The birth process can be full of faith,…read more >
About Bunmi
I’m a mom, writer, and social media lover who lives in Montréal, Canada by way of California. When I’m not on Twitter, Facebook, Mashable or reading a parent blog you can usually find me exploring the ins & outs of my French Canadian city with my two daughters.
I’m passionate about empowering parents to be who they are and am excited to work with a company that is also. Building relationships with online moms & dads for Boba Inc. means that I get to share our company’s values with the new leaders in media and I’m honored to do so!
My media credits include Entrepreneur.com, WomenEntrepreneur.com, Mothering.com, Clever Parents, and Simply Home magazine. Business credits include INC.com and being listed by ABC’s View From the Bay as a top resource for businesses-minded parents.
10 Positive Affirmations for Homebirth and Unassisted Birth
Making the decision to have your baby at home isn’t as radical as it was 15 years ago but there will still be a few people who cock their heads and look at you like you’ve lost your mind. If you’ve ever seen a birth reenactment or portray on television, it’s not hard to understand…read more >
Boba Interviews a Breastfeeding Motocross Mom
A few weeks ago I stumbled on a beautiful photo of a woman breastfeeding her toddler while all decked out in her motocross gear. I reached out to her to ask if we could post the photo on the Boba Facebook page and interview her. She agreed! Caroline has two boys, ages 25 months and…read more >
Five Things You Need for Your Unassisted Birth
One of my favorite YouTube videos features birth advocate Laura Shanley speaking to Bob Berkowitz and Donna Barnes about unassisted birth. She speaks about the flight or fight fear response that makes birth so painful and difficult for women around the world, and surprisingly, it seems as if the newscasters start to see where she’s…read more >
Ted Talk: What Adults Can Learn From Kids
We often say we want to learn from children, but do we really? Lately I’ve been watching my own two kids through the eyes of a student and have been soaking up their creativity, unassuming ways, and intolerance for pretenses. When we let go of the idea that we are “above” children and that our…read more >
The “I Love Babywearing” Twitter Party This Week!
Come one, come all to the Boba “I Love Babywearing” Twitter Party this Thursday, January 19th at 9PMEST. We’ll be tweeting about all of the reasons we love wearing our little and not-so-little ones in baby carriers and baby wraps of all kinds. Has babywearing made a big difference in your life? Be sure to…read more >
The Baby Carrier and Public Transport: A Match Made in City Heaven
A few weeks ago I was traveling across Montreal with my kids by underground Metro and saw a mom doing her best to navigate the elevator-less system with a massive stroller. It took three adults to help her make it up to the platform. I can only imagine how her trip home would be! At…read more >
Five Very Pinteresting Crafts for Kids
If you love crafts and haven’t discovered Pinterst yet, please visit it today. The website is the perfect hub for families looking for their next exciting DIY or project. My girls love making messes in the kitchen with homemade playdough, paint, water & bubbles…whatever they can get their hands on. Giving them the tools to…read more >
Five Fun Responses to Critical Parenting Questions
Every parent knows that always-someone out there: friend, relative, even the passing stranger, who feels as if they need to critique the choices you’ve made for your family. Instead of getting angry or defensive, I’ve created a few snappy responses! Use at your own risk Breastfeeding: “When do you plan on stopping nursing?” Response: “Not…read more >
Five Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas Children Love To Help With
Two weeks ago I posted about a book by Shannon Hayes called “Radical Homemakers”. In her book, Shannon advocates for simpler lifestyles with transitioning families to units of production rather just consumption being key. The idea is simple: before you buy something, ask yourself if you REALLY need it. With the holidays coming up, the…read more >
