Does The Thought Count?
Does the thought count? Is thinking certain thoughts about parenting enough to result in children who are happy and healthy? What about the contents of the thoughts?
The Problem with the One-Size Fits All Solution
Most "expert" bits of advice rely upon the assumption that what works for one baby will work for all... Yeah, right.
5 Tips for Dealing with a Crying Baby
We all know to put a crying baby down and walk away if we are at risk of harming them. But what if we set things up that we reduced the risk of ever getting that frustrated? Here are 5 tips to do just that.
The Thing About Trauma (And Its Relationship to CIO)
Is crying-it-out traumatic for a child? Yes. With this in mind, what does it mean for our promotion of it? Is it short-term pain for long-term gain or should we possibly think a little (okay, a lot) differently?
“Is Breast Really Best?” The Debate Doesn’t End Here…
Yesterday the proverbial shit hit the fan and news sites were sharing articles claiming things like the benefits of breastmilk are overrated or that breastmilk is “no better” for a baby than formula. As I cringed over the interpretation, I figured it was time to throw my hat in after all…
Birth Story: My Natural Cesarean Section
Have you ever heard about or considered a "natural" c-section? Might this be the way to help moms and babies experience early bonding and closeness even without a vaginal birth?