Oh, fall! That blissful time of year with comfy sweaters, crisp leaves, and warm drinks (just kidding most of us are parents). I personally love this time of year no matter where in the country I’ve lived. There is something…
A summary of evidence for blue light blocking lenses for kids and teens
As parents right now one of the biggest concerns many of us have right now is “what type of schooling will be happening this fall?”. The answer isn’t 100% known, but I think we all know that digital screen time…
Top 3 ways you can support the development of your baby’s first schedule
So much about parenthood is unpredictable. From pre-conception to your birth plan it usually doesn’t follow a predictable pattern. It’s a challenge, especially for a Type A mama like myself! But you know what is predictable, the science and development…
The important link between maternal health and family health
I love working with children, it’s one of the reasons I went into pediatrics. But once I was in the field for a while I realized that supporting parents was my life’s work. I realized this even before becoming a…
How to involve your partner in baby and child sleep care
One of the most common questions I get when giving newborn education talks is “how can involve my partner in bedtime and overnight sleep care?”. This is not a surprising question because overnight breastfeeding, and feeding a baby in general,…
