The Answer to Your Spring Break Childcare Plan
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us Spring break is around the corner and for working parents, these changes to our regular routine can come with a reasonable dose of stress. But what are we to do? Take the week off to be with your kids? Schedule a...
Komae Point Cards: When You Need a Little Extra Help from Your Friends
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us When friendships are at their healthiest, they’re operating as a two way street. You lean on each other’s shoulders. You both initiate phone calls, texts, and get togethers. The conversation is a 50/50...
Komae Goes Global – Welcome Sitster!
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us One year ago, Komae was making plans to shut down. Our budget had been spent. Our founders were tired. And our traction wasn’t quite what it needed to be in order to bridge the gap between the desert we had...
A Letter from Erin Beck, Komae’s New Momma
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us When I got the news about Komae shutting down, I was in my parent’s farmhouse kitchen. I opened the email and everything went quiet around me, though no one had stopped moving, everyone was still carrying dishes...
New Beginnings : What’s Next for the Founders of Komae?
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us From Both of Us “I’m Audrey Wallace”“And I’m Amy Husted”“We are just two stay at home moms from Akron, OH with a mission to reinvent babysitting and change families’ lives.” That was how Amy and Audrey introduced...
Wana + Komae : The Story Behind the Scenes
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us If you’ve been following Komae on social media, you probably heard in April that we were closing our doors. Many of you reached out with the KINDEST of messages, the BEST of wishes, and the SWEETEST of...
Just Say Thank You.
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us When someone helps you out or offers you an opportunity for rest, just say thank you. Take that guilt, ball it up, throw it on the ground, and stomp on it. You are worthy of some peace and quiet and you are allowed...
Making Yourself Available : Less is More
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us This day in age, I believe loneliness is stronger than ever. The highlight reels of social media prime us for jealousy and our busy calendars keep us feeling like we can’t ever make room for those fun social...
Simple, But Purposeful Generosity.
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us One of the things I’ve found most effective in building friendships is to live with a spirit of generosity. I think it’s a wonderful and easy way to spread joy and to create positive change in your community....
Being Mindful and Strengthening our Relationships
Parenting Motivation KomUnity News Vibes Write for Us Last week, we got real on Facebook live to talk about mindfulness and how it can play a positive role in your friendships and your self care. In case you missed it, here’s a quick link to watch. Mindfulness...