Interview with Darcia Narvaez
My interview with Darcia Narvaez, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame and author of the Moral Landscapes blog on Psychology Today.
Being Vegan, Breastfeeding, and Infant Safety
The way most outlets had it, the vegan couple were exclusively breastfeeding their 11-month-old daughter when she fell ill and died. The conclusion? Being vegan isn’t safe if you’re breastfeeding. But there is more to this story and an examination of the myths surrounding this case is clearly needed.
4 Steps to Help with Baby’s Transition to a New Caregiver
Transitioning to a new caregiver can be hard for everyone involved. If you have the time to transition slowly, these four steps can help avoid dreaded crying fits when you leave and help your child remain secure and comfortable.
Is Bedsharing For You?
Bedsharing is a wonderful thing when it works for a family, but it doesn't work for all families. Here is a brief review of some questions to ask yourself if you're considering bedsharing to find out if it's right for you or not.
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.
Routines vs. Schedules
Oftentimes parents confuse routines and schedules and aren’t quite sure what is best for babe, despite there being a rather striking difference between them. So let’s review them both to see which is more biologically normal for your child…
Sleep: A Misguided and Unhealthy Obsession
We have a real obsession in Western nations, and I’m not sure it’s a healthy one. We are completely, totally, obsessed with sleep. And not in the “I love sleep” kind of way, but in a much more insidious way.