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

C-sections are no joke. Now that you’ve either scheduled or have been told by your doctor that this is the safest route for you and your baby, there is quite a road ahead of you. There are dozens of ways you can prepare for the surgery and the hospital stay, but it’s important to have an idea of what to

Whether you’ve had a c-section scheduled since you found out you were pregnant, or your health circumstances have changed and your doctor has determined that this is the best course of action for you and your baby, there is a multitude of unknowns that come with having a c-section.  My pregnancy rolled along beautifully (though, it wasn’t easy) until about

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

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

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

Parenting kids through the uncertainty of the back-to-school season during COVID is not unlike being pushed off a cliff while blindfolded. Mid-fall, you’re told that at the bottom of the cliff is either a river of hungry crocodiles or the mouth of an active volcano – your choice! It’s a multi-faceted issue.  I’m a teacher and a parent, so like

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

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

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