Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes symptoms of a mild cold, and is currently (as of fall 2022) experiencing a surge. Here’s Dr. Jim with a video describing why we’re seeing this surge in RSV, symptoms, prevention tips, at-home treatments, and advice for when to seek medical treatment. For those […]
August 5th, 2022 By Erin Sears-Basile As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1st through 7th), I wanted to briefly share my favorite breastfeeding tips that helped me when I was beginning my journey as a brand new mom. For more information on each of these topics, explore our Breastfeeding section. Skin to […]
Tips To Let Go Of Perfectionism And Find Balance In Your Parenting Style Burnout is a state of emotional exhaustion. A mom feels burnout when she has been out of balance for too long. With so much energy draining out of her, she reaches a point where she feels she has nothing left to give, […]
When Should I Be Concerned About My Child’s Stuttering? A question we frequently get in our medical practice, mainly from parents of three and four year old’s, is: “When should I be concerned about my child’s stuttering?” Here’s what “stuttering” really is and how to help yourself – and your child – manage it. Stages […]
Tips to Help You Find a Supportive Community and Connect With Other Moms Question: I am a first-time mom to a beautiful 8-month-old girl and I am feeling really disconnected and lonely. How can I find some support right now and build a mommy tribe? This special, fleeting time in your life highlights the dichotomy […]
Postpartum Weight Loss: Achieving Weight Loss Goals with a Healthy Mindset I thought breastfeeding was supposed to help me lose weight! Currently, I am 9 months postpartum and still 15 pounds heavier than I am used to. I do moderate workouts a few times a week and try to eat healthy most of the time. […]
Practices, Prompts, and Support for Women in Baby’s First Year A beautiful journal to support new moms during the first year of baby’s life “Becoming a mother is one of the most profound transformations a woman will ever go through. The opportunity to open yourself up to spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental growth is right […]
How to Stop Sibling Rivalry and Promote Sibling Harmony As parents – and referees – of eight children, we have survived personality clashes, ability battles, attention tactics, and multiple mini-battles, only to conclude that sibling rivalry, like nightwaking, is one of the inevitable annoyances of having children. We also learned that the degree of sibling […]
How to Say No Positively “No” is a power-packed word, quick on the lips, easy to say. Your child will hear you use this word often, and you will hear it from your child as well. It’s necessary for a parent to learn how to say “no” to a child so the child can later […]
Attachment Parenting Babies are Raised the Way Nature Intended The 7 Baby B’s Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the parents. Learn how attachment parenting babies grow up happier and healthier with these 7 practices. 1. Birth bonding The way baby and […]
Antidepressants and Weaning: Consider All Options Physicians sometimes recommend weaning while taking antidepressants or other psychiatric medications. Doctors do this because it seems to them the safest and simplest alternative. You may have to be the one who seeks out additional information. Don’t be timid to press your physician to learn more about medications and […]
Mastitis: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment Mastitis means that the breast is inflamed, and there is swelling, redness, tenderness, and pain. There may be an infection, so it is wise to consult your health-care provider to determine whether or not an antibiotic is necessary. A breast infection can become a breast abscess that requires surgical draining, […]
