Introducing…The Ladies of Charm & Chain
There are so many different ways of expressing one’s sense of style and one of my favorite is through jewelry. It is incredible how you can take one outfit and transition it to be perfect for so many different types of occasions and moods. … Read the rest
Paging Margarita Marasigan, RN CCE: Traveling Tips for a Breastfeeding Mom
After the book tour, I’ve been thinking a LOT about the trials of traveling with children. If you are nursing, it probably seems pretty daunting to think of leaving home (with our without your little one). Fear not! I’ve asked Margarita Marasigan, RN, CCE (find her on Facebook or Twitter), the MomPrep expert that I go to when I have questions about nursing, to give us her expert advice on the topic. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: Teaching the Act of Giving
MomPrep Expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling has some very wise words about how to help our children and ourselves cope with the aftermath of the recent storm.
A Guest Blog: Teaching the Act of Giving
I am discombobulated. The aftermath of mega-hurricane Sandy has left even those unaffected by the ravages of the storm anxiety-ridden, disconnected and thrown off balance.… Read the rest
A Guest Blog: New Mothers Need Mothering
I have seen so many women (myself included!) who become mothers and forget to take care of themselves. It is so important to remember that a healthy, happy mom is the key to a healthy, happy family. Dr. Strongin & Dr.… Read the rest
The Expert Questionnaire: Village Obstetrics
I’ve put together a list of questions that I’ve asked each of my experts to answer. You can read the Parenthood Psychology Practice responses here. Now I’ve put the questions to the MomPrep experts at Village Obstetrics, Drs. Worth & Mussalli. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: Children Sense More Than We Realize
MomPrep Expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling has some great advice on listening to our little ones.
A Guest Blog: Children Sense More Than We Realize
If we really listen to our children, we may find that they are smarter than we think.… Read the rest
A Guest Blog: Repair or Repeat – What Will Your Parenting Style Be?
Deciding how you want to parent your children is such an important (and challenging!) decision. Dr. Kathryn Sterling weighs in below on her tips for how to establish your parenting approach.
A Guest Blog: Repair or Repeat – What Will Your Parenting Style Be?… Read the rest
Paging Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D: There’s More To Sleep-Training Than Just “Cry It Out”
Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D., of Sleep-Eez Kids, is back to offer some more thoughts on that touchy topic: sleep-training. Although there are many, many different methods to “sleep train” our little ones, many people hear that phrase and immediately think “cry it out”. … Read the rest
Introducing…Dr. Strongin and Dr. Goletka, of Parenthood Psychology Practice
Sorry to sound like a broken record but the fact is being pregnant and becoming a mom is simply (or perhaps not so simply) both one of the most rewarding and also most challenging things a woman can ever go through. … Read the rest
A Guest Blog: What’s in a Label? When it Comes to Kids, A Lot!
You may remember Dr. Kathryn Sterling from this season of “Pregnant in Heels”, where she helped me out with some of my toughest cases. She’s also a member of my expert panel, offering helpful bits of advice on how we can improve our parenting to be the moms and dads we each want to be. … Read the rest