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Welcome to the Plans for Parents blog & community!

Deep dive into important topics like postpartum depression, family finances after baby, rest and recovery for the family, and more!

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meet the author

meet the author

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Hi, I’m Deana!

Mother. Wife. Educator. Friend.

I created Plans for Parents to help more people feel supported in their transition to parenthood because I've studied the areas that matter, and that parents aren't told about or plan for, beyond just the baby. My husband and I have seen the power of this information and the approach in our own family and in others, so that they can thrive instead of survive. It starts with the postpartum period and optimizing rest and needs for everyone, and includes intentional components at an individual, couple, family, and societal level. 

Knowledge is truly power, and so is a holistic and intentional approach involving all parents, from the beginning. Let's plan for life's greatest transition, together. 

    • Mom of three kids under four

    • Avid traveler (with the kids!)

    • Triathlete and runner who loves stroller walks with a podcast

    • I get more sleep post-baby, than pre-baby (but also prioritize it more!)

    • Laser-focused on lifestyle design & values-based prioritization, especially in the young parenting years

    • Master of Science in Applied Psychology 

    • Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathematics, and Psychology

I’m here to support you.

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