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After the excitement of birth and bringing home the new baby, it’s not unusual for moms to suddenly feel extreme loneliness in their new roles as parent. After all, taking care of a baby is tiring and stressful, not to mention labor-intensive. The very nature of newborns is that they need hands-on care 24/7, which [...] Read full story
April 19, 2013
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Having a baby is both an exciting and often stressful time for a family. For mom and dad, there are preparations to be made, both emotionally and around the home, and for other children in the house, it can be the cause of much anxiety. Children, particularly younger ones, don’t completely understand what to expect [...] Read full story
April 18, 2013
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Once the baby is here, it’s not uncommon for many new moms to shy away from going outside the home with their child in tow. After all, the outside world may suddenly seem a bit more dangerous and foreboding. Add to that the thought of having to travel – either via plane, car or train [...] Read full story
April 17, 2013
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The time has come and you’ll be returning to work. Of course one of the most important considerations that accompany this decision is childcare. Yes, it can be a stress even thinking about how it’s going to work and who you’ll trust to take care of your precious child. Will it be a nanny? [...] Read full story
April 15, 2013
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So the day’s finally here. You’ve gone through your pregnancy and despite whether it was a difficult pregnancy or not, you made it out the other side with your precious baby in hand. Walking through the threshold of your home, you realize that things have changed and that you’re about to embark on a new [...] Read full story
April 15, 2013
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As a feeding therapist, I work closely with the parents of picky eaters. Parents are often stressed and have tried everything in their power to get their kids to eat nutritious foods. When I ask a mom or a dad what they ultimately want out of therapy, they typically respond “I just want to enjoy [...] Read full story
April 12, 2013
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Most parents tell me that their elementary school child has 20 to 25 minutes to enter the school cafeteria, search for his lunchbox buried in a portable tub, find a place to sit, open all the containers, eat (oh, right, eat), then clean and pack up before the bell rings. In an effort to ensure [...] Read full story
April 11, 2013
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The following is #3 in a 5 part series on helping children become more adventurous eaters. Parents tell me that lunch is typically the best meal of the day for picky eaters – meaning they’ll eat “something”. Often that’s because 1) They skipped breakfast and are starving; 2) They get the same foods every day [...] Read full story
April 10, 2013
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The following is #2 in a 5 part series on helping children become more adventurous eaters. Ah, breakfast! The most important meal of the day, right? If you are parenting a picky eater, it can also be the most stressful way to start the day. Here are 5 strategies to begin the journey to [...] Read full story
April 9, 2013
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“Ugh! I never thought I would have a picky eater. Day after day, meal after meal, so many opportunities to totally FAIL as a parent!” Parenting a picky eater can be frustrating and stressful, causing any parent to succumb to the chicken nugget and french fry rut with these words: “At least I know he’ll [...] Read full story
April 8, 2013
