Parenting Stress is a Public Health Crisis! We weren’t meant to raise children alone. For most of history, parenting was shared — not isolated. Swipe through to learn more...
Throwing Up? What Actually Helps- NaturallyVomiting is common in childhood and is often caused by viral stomach bugs, food reactions,motion sickness, teething, or emotional upset.Most cases are short-lived and can be supported safely at home with gentle remedies and hydration.Read more to learn Jennie's recommendations...
Croup Care at Home A Gentle, Natural Guide for Parents ...
“When parents and babies sleep together, their heart rates, brain waves, sleep states, oxygen levels, temperature, and breathing influence one another.” “Families who choose to cosleep beyond infancy but worry it makes children overly dependent can relax. On average, children who bedshare do tend to transition...
In today’s episode, Jennie discusses tongue ties - a big topic of conversation for parents of newborns in particular. Often over diagnosed, Jennie outlines her levels of concern with tongue ties and her thoughts on when they might actually be an issue. LINKS FOR THIS WEEK'S...
In today’s episode, Jennie imparts some wise advice about how to welcome a new baby into the family to make the transition easier and sweeter for both the siblings and parents. ...
In this episode, Jennie shares some thoughts on why it is important to try to avoid having a c-section and some key things you can do to set yourself up for a vaginal birth. If you have to have a c-section, Jennie discusses some important...
In this episode, Jennie addresses the mixed messages around breastfeeding and pumping and shares her insight on the topic from her personal and professional experience. < Additional information and notes from today's episode: Breastfeeding Information https://lllusa.org/bfinfo/ Stimulation: The Key to Milk Supply https://haakaausa.com/blogs/everything-about-the-4th-trimester/stimulationthekeytomilksupply...
In today's episode, Jennie gives parents reassuring and invaluable advice about navigating fevers in children. Additional information and notes from today's episode: What is a fever? https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default?id=fever-in-children-90-P02512 Physiology, Fever https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562334/ The Association Between Paracetamol Use and the Risk of Asthma, Rhinitis and Eczema in the Polish Population https://www.aaem.pl/pdf-86336-29043?filename=The%20association%20between.pdf The...
In today’s episode, Jennie shares her thoughts on the risks of swaddling your baby. Additional information and notes from today's episode: Swaddling May Be Linked to SIDS, New Research Analysis Suggests https://time.com/4323042/swaddling-sids-sudden-infant-death/ Safety Concerns Arise Over Weighted Baby Sleeping Products After Commission's Warning https://www.cbsnews.com/news/safety-concerns-arise-over-weighted-baby-sleeping-products-after-cpsc-warning/ Swaddling Risks You Need to Know https://simplypediatrics.com/swaddling-risks-you-need-to-know/...
In today's episode, Jennie talks about jaundice, what it is, how to prevent it and what to do if your newborn shows signs of having it. > Additional information and notes from today's episode: https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/jaundice/?utm https://tinyurl.com/4us4u7a9 https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22263-jaundice-in-newborns?utm Read more important information from Jennie on this subject: Understanding Jaundice: https://simplypediatrics.com/understanding-newborn-jaundice/...
What Is Newborn Jaundice?Newborn jaundice causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. It happens when there's too much bilirubin in the baby's blood. This is very common in newborns.What Is Bilirubin?Bilirubin is a yellow substance made when the body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally,...
In recent years, swaddling products designed to restrict a baby’s movement, such as those with Velcro or weighted features, have gained popularity. These aim to prevent the Moro (startle) reflex, a normal protective response in newborns that should not be suppressed. Such devices may eventually...