Keeping your kids on schedule while virtual schooling can be a struggle. Although your school district may be doing a great job at implementing “periods” and mandatory class sessions to ensure that everyone stays on track during the actual school day, that isn’t always enough. What goes down during the evening and morning hours during the virtual-school semester also has
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My throat is tight, my palms are sweaty, and my stomach is in knots. Am I about to descend from the top of a roller coaster? No. It’s just another day of mothering with my anxiety disorder. Opening up about my mental illness is hard because, despite understanding the neuro-complexities of my condition, I still feel as though it is
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As we begin to prepare for the Fall semester, many of us are stepping into unfamiliar roles and big shoes that we never thought we would have to fill- being a teacher. I understand that teaching your kids from home can be a daunting challenge, especially when you still have your own obligations and responsibilities your need to stay on
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Although your child is probably already well aware of what’s going on in the world, as the reality of them not returning to school this fall begins to sink in, they might once again look to you for answers and explanations as to why. We know this can be difficult, especially because many of us are still processing the repercussions
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Breastfeeding is a universal practice that transcends all borders and cultures. All around the world, women work hard to provide their babies with optimal nutrition that only breastmilk can provide. Although the benefits of breastfeeding and the practice itself are global, the superstitions, myths, and rituals that surround breastfeeding tend to vary greatly depending on the mother’s cultural heritage. Do
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Although the invaluable benefits of breastfeeding are widely known, it may be a surprise to hear that many developed countries still lag behind when it comes to exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of life. For example, only 25% of American mothers exclusively breastfeed for the first six months of life. This rate is even lower in the U.K.,
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Colostrum, also known as “life’s first food,” is the primary form of milk produced by a mammals’ mammary glands immediately following the delivery of the newborn. This thick, sticky, concentrated substance is often yellow, clear, or white. It begins production around 16-22 weeks gestation, although this often isn’t evident to the mom-to-be since it typically isn’t easily expressed and often
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Much of the conversation surrounding breastfeeding usually involves its benefits for babies, but did you know that breastfeeding also has substantial health benefits for new moms? Often referred to as “liquid gold” or “natures perfect food,” breast milk is not only a powerhouse of nutrients, stem cells and antibodies for your baby but according to well-established research, even the act
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We all know about the numerous benefits of both breastfeeding and exercise, but did you know that these two seemingly unrelated subjects actually have a positive correlation? Recently, researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine found that exercise during pregnancy increases a compound in breast milk that reduces a baby’s lifelong risks of severe health
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It‘s that time of year again! With the 4th of July comes some of our favorite summer activities- backyard barbeques, afternoons spent splashing in the sun, and seeing some festive fireworks with our families! We all love a good firework show, but with social distancing laws still in effect, many communities are canceling their professionally produced sky displays, prompting more
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