Breastfeeding can be complicated and difficult enough during “normal” times. However, new mothers’ concerns become magnified during a pandemic when in-person resources, like local breastfeeding classes, are not as available. As a certified lactation consultant, I’m here to help by sharing answers to the most common breastfeeding questions and concerns I receive from clients … [Read more...] about Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
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How Concerned Should We Be About Our Teens
I am raising three teenagers. Their behavior frustrates me. The risks they take terrify me. But a new Federal survey conducted among 50,000 teenagers shows that I’m dead wrong to be so amped up. Because today’s teens are actually far more mature and responsible than I was at their age. Here’s the good news for 2017. American teenagers today Have sex less Drink … [Read more...] about How Concerned Should We Be About Our Teens
Ready, Set, Selfie: Should We Be Concerned About Our Kids On Social Media?
Think your child is only on Facebook and is probably aware of the dangers? Think again—and again, and again, and again. Your tweens and teens are on many social media sites, and chances are it’s not even Facebook. Most parents know about Facebook; heck, most parents are on Facebook. What parents don’t know about are the countless other social media experiences their children … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Selfie: Should We Be Concerned About Our Kids On Social Media?
Listeria Concerns Prompt Nationwide Hummus Recall
Lansal, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall on 14,860 pounds of their hummus and bean dip products effective across the country due to possible listeria contamination.Hummus and bean dip varieties involved in the recall include Target Archer Farms, Trader Joes, Tryst, and Giant Eagle. The affected products have “use by” dates between April and June 2014. All retailers and … [Read more...] about Listeria Concerns Prompt Nationwide Hummus Recall
A Growing Concern: Teaching My Little One Height Doesn’t Matter
This is a short story. It runs in the family on both sides for generations: We are short people. I found my husband online. I don't admit that often. He is - as he and his profile and his photo described - funny, charming, kind, creative, hard-working, music-loving and handsome with a great smile. All was true but for this one thing: his profile stated that he was 5'3". I … [Read more...] about A Growing Concern: Teaching My Little One Height Doesn’t Matter