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Why Readiness Matters: Lessons from an OT and Mom

Aug 28, 2025 Marisca van Vuuren

Every milestone matters, but so does the timing. When we push skills before children are ready, frustration follows—for them and for us. As a parent, I caught myself expecting too much, too soon. Then my Occupational Therapy brain reminded me: readiness matters. In this post, I share how stepping back, understanding developmental stages, and adjusting the environment was the small shift to create big change.

Mastitis Mayhem: Let’s Tame the Pain Together!

May 29, 2025 Marisca van Vuuren

A guide to understanding and managing mastitis — with practical tips, reassurance, and support from MomaBee to help you keep breastfeeding with confidence.

Who’s the Moma? Meet the Mama Behind Momabee

May 12, 2025 Marisca van Vuuren

Meet the mama behind Momabee, a baby-obsessed Occupational Therapist who turned her own rocky motherhood journey—complete with tongue ties, milk leaks, and sleep struggles—into a warm, evidence-based support hub for parents.