Bedsharing: Risks and Realities
The myth (yes myth!) is that bedsharing is inherently dangerous. But what if we looked at every single bedsharing death? What would we find then?
The Worst Bits of Breastfeeding Advice
When you realize what awful advice is being passed on to moms by family, friends, and more importantly, medical professionals, you realize how far we still have to go in breastfeeding education.
Gentle Sleep Resources
Often when I write about crying-it-out or controlled crying, I get comments from people who have done it asking what else they should have done in their sleep deprived state. The question concerns me because it highlights not only how mainstream the idea of leaving a child to cry has become, but also about how ignorant society is as a whole about the alternatives to sleep training.
Homeschooling: Reasons and Misconceptions
Homeschooling is something that gets mixed reviews when I bring up that we plan on it for our daughter. Whereas most people we know are actually quite supportive, there are those that seem to truly believe that parents are not competent to teach their children.
The Vitamin K Shot
There has been speculation amongst some people that the Vitamin K shot is unnecessary and simply one of those painful procedures that is done without really considering the need. So I thought I’d do some research and share with you what I could find on the shot to help you make your educated decision.
Why the Vaccine Industry needs a new PR Strategy
My take on the all-too-common statements that research into vaccines isn't necessary and that the request for it is "stupid".
Science Misunderstandings Understood
When you write about science articles, there are bound to be some things that people just don’t get. The thing is, it’s hugely important that we do understand what science is saying if we’re going to use it to help people understand the potential outcomes of their parenting choices.
A Comment on Anti-Bedsharing Campaigns
I feel like it’s time to not just point out what many of us having pointed out over and over – namely that education is key – but to truly examine why these places are feeling the need to take this route and what’s wrong with their approach (beyond the obvious).
My Birthing Story
The story of the birth of my daughter and the lessons I was able to take home from the entire experience.
Why Is Saving Babies’ Lives Not Enough?
Extrapolating over a ten-year period, there are approximately 7,400 infants under the age of one who died, most of whom need not have.