The “Life Lessons” Fallacy
Why I go crazy when I hear people say they are engaging in specific parenting practices in order to teach their baby/toddler/child about the real world.
The Importance of Partner Support
Our society has changed and we are now expected to parent alone. And yet that is not how we evolved to parent and the lack of support that families, and in particular, moms have is hurting everyone. It's not just financial, but practically and emotionally as well.
Is Breastfeeding Advocacy Hurting Women?
Despite one US researcher on gender studies claiming so, I'm going to say she's really part of the problem with her arguments.
What Is Normal Infant Sleep? (Part II)
Part 2 in the series of Normal, Infant Human sleep. While many parents worry that their infant or toddler or child's behaviour is abnormal, we hope to make it clear that many of these behaviours are normal. Despite a society that does not accept them.
What is Normal Infant Sleep? (Part I)
Simply being made aware of normal sleep patterns can help alleviate the stress and anxiety parents feel, leading to happier times for the entire family. So what is normal?
Do C-Sections Impair Maternal Responsiveness?
. Herein I’d like to talk about a piece from 2008 that looked at elective c-sections and later maternal responsiveness. Not because I want to cause a stink for those who had a c-section, but because we need to understand the effects of our modern birthing practices on those intimately involved – the mother and the infant.