New Year, New Beginnings: A Fresh Start for Young Mothers at South Project
Happy New Year from all of us at South Project! As we welcome 2025, we are filled with hope, excitement, and determination to continue empowering young mothers in our community. This year promises to be full of new opportunities, growth, and meaningful change, and we’re here to support every step of the way. Our Vision […]
Empowering Young Mothers Through Mentorship: A Path to Transformation
Motherhood is a profound journey, often filled with equal parts joy and challenge. For young mothers, this journey can feel especially overwhelming as they navigate the responsibilities of parenthood while striving to build a future for themselves and their children. At South Project, we understand these challenges deeply. That’s why we’ve created a mentorship program […]
As Motherhood Under 30 Becomes Less common, Will the Societal Judgement of Young Mothers Increase?
There are plenty of statistics surrounding motherhood: how many women in the U.S. have children, how many children they typically have, and many other motherhood-related facts. But one fact stands out to me above all: in the U.S., the age at which a woman gives birth is steadily rising. Pew Research Center claims that “[o]ne […]
From Guilt to Grace: Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Motherhood
As parents, we all want to be present for our children. We don’t want to miss soccer practice, piano recitals, or the opportunity to host a sleepover. However, at times, these responsibilities can become overwhelming. It is important to remember that these feelings are valid. Whether you work full-time or are a stay-at-home parent, caregiving […]
The Origins of Today’s Top Newborn Parenting Rules
Every person who has had a baby in recent history has probably felt like they were drowning in advice about what to do with their newborn baby. Since the dawn of humanity, parents have had to rely on the wisdom of other parents in their families and communities, as well as their own instincts. But […]
How Babies Show Love: Part 1
Have you ever wondered what in the world your baby is trying to tell you? After all, just because you held that very same child in your body for many months doesn’t mean that you’ll understand exactly what certain baby behaviors mean. Communication is key, and since babies are not yet capable of speaking, it […]
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Best Teas for Pregnancy and Lactation
A Little Bit About Tea Culture If you’re like me, you love tea. This post will be focused on teas that are good to drink during pregnancy (and a bonus lactation tea). First off, let’s discuss the difference between a tea and a tisane. Tea 101: Tea Versus Tisane Learning the difference between a tea […]
How to Support the Young Mother in Your Life
Becoming a mother at a young age can come with unique challenges that often feel overwhelming and can lead to isolation and burnout. In today’s world, a woman can often find herself with little to no support in motherhood. They say, “it takes a village to raise a child” and for good reason. Raising the […]
Fetal Development Series: Part 2
Welcome back to the Fetal Development Series! If you haven’t yet read it, I recommend going back into South Project’s blog posts to read Part I of this series, which covered weeks one to four of the first trimester. If you’ve already read it, great! Now we can move on to weeks five through eight of fetal […]