Updated June 2024 Parenting is a journey filled with joys, challenges, and the constant pursuit of what’s best for our children. In this quest, it’s easy to fall into the trap of helicopter parenting, where over-involvement in a child’s life can hinder their growth and independence. Understanding how to avoid helicopter parenting is crucial for…
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Understanding Substance Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Risks, Effects, and Guidelines
Updated May 2024 Substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding poses significant risk to both the mother and the baby. Understanding these risks, side effects, and understanding current guidelines is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Substance Use During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a fragile and susceptible period during which a…
The Unique Journey of Preterm Babies
This is a guest post by Dr. Wossenseged Asrat. He will take you on an exploration of the unique journey of preterm babies and the empowering strategies that can help them thrive. The arrival of a preterm baby is often unexpected and can be accompanied by a whirlwind of emotions for parents and caregivers. However, it…
Understanding Mental Health in Adolescents: Key Insights for Parents and Caregivers
Updated May 2024 Mental health in adolescents is a critical aspect of their overall well-being. During this developmental stage, young people face various challenges that can impact their mental health. It’s essential to address these issues proactively to ensure they receive the support they need. Adolescence is a period of rapid change, both physically and…
Mastering Your Newborn Infant’s Cues: A Guide for New Mothers
Welcoming a newborn into your life is a joyous occasion, but it can also be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. One of the most important skills to develop as a new parent is the ability to understand your newborn baby’s cues. From the moment they enter the world, babies communicate their needs and feelings through…
Working Moms Feel Burnout
Updated as of Jan 2024 Working Mom Burnout: Understanding, Coping, and Overcoming Are you a working mom who is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted? You might be experiencing working mom burnout—a common yet challenging issue many mothers face. At times, juggling career demands, family responsibilities, and personal needs can lead to increased stress and burnout in…
Three sure signs of serious mom burnout
Updated as of Jan 2024 Being a mother is a rewarding journey, but it can also be incredibly challenging, often leading to a state of burnout that affects both your mental and emotional well-being. This state of mom burnout will also affect your children and family too. Recognizing the signs of serious mom burnout is…
What causes working mother burnout?
The questions that working mothers ask me most often are “What causes burnout, and how do I know if I have it?” My story illustrates nicely the factors that contribute to our current epidemic of working mother burnout. I was forty-four, a busy working mom of three, when my personal episode of working mom burnout…
From working mother burnout to good-enough mother.
Updated as of Feb 2024 Your Journey Through Working Mother Burnout – From Recovery to Resilience In the fast-paced landscape of modern life, working mothers often find themselves grappling with the challenges of maintaining a delicate balance between career and family. Here, we delve into the strategies for recovery from working mother burnout., I offer…
Feeling worthwhile in the NICU
A Typical NICU patient I love to think about this one baby boy patient of mine. It was such a feeling worthwhile. He was born into my care nineteen years ago. His mother came into L&D with premature rupture of membranes, without any fever. She was given antibiotics and steroids to mature the baby’s lungs….
