Any other "stray" thoughts or issues regarding middle school? In my first three blogs about my child with autism's transition from elementary school to middle school, I discussed how I prepped him for the change, how he learned to get around a new campus, and I also discussed some of the new on-campus activities my son discovered. I would highly recommend that a parent … [Read more...] about Middle School Transition for a Child with Autism – Part Four
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5 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive for Parents
Do you remember the children’s rhyme when you were growing up, “First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage”? For many people, this isn’t just a children’s rhyme, but a path their life followed. (This isn’t the case for all couples raising a child as there are many beautiful ways families develop.) One of the problems with this rhyme is that … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep the Romance Alive for Parents
Navigating Common Breastfeeding Concerns During the Uncertainty of a Pandemic
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
How To Become Your Own Personal Trainer
Hiring a personal trainer is an excellent way to ensure you will get your workouts done. If you are currently working with a personal trainer or have had one in the past, you probably realized that one of the benefits of hiring a trainer is ACCOUNTABILITY. When you schedule and pay for the training session and commit to working hard for that hour, you are much more likely to do … [Read more...] about How To Become Your Own Personal Trainer
Managing Your Mental Health As a New Mom During COVID-19
Having a baby often comes with tons of complicated feelings you might not have been prepared for. Having a baby during a global pandemic—well, that’s a category all on its own. You may have given birth alone without your partner. Maybe the doula you spent so much time working with couldn’t come to support you during labor. The village you lined up to help you take care of your … [Read more...] about Managing Your Mental Health As a New Mom During COVID-19