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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.