In nursing school, I didn’t understand why we were required to read a whole chapter on communication. I felt confident in my ability to talk to people. Later, I realized that few of us needed to learn much about talking. Read more…
Remember that old song? “Love and marriage … go together like a horse and carriage.” You might have heard “teaching and counseling” in the same sentence, too. We tend to clump words or activities or events together as if they Read more…
What food is delicious, nutritious, and so versatile that it can be eaten plain, combined with just about anything else, and enjoyed by a breastfeeding mom or her older infant or toddler? Avocados and breastfeeding may not be the first Read more…
The April 2019 IBLCE exam is in 87 days. Let that sink in for just a second. That’s only 87 days to learn, retain, and then show what you know. Those 87 days will fly by, and it’s time for Read more…
The new year is here! What will 2019 bring for you? Is the 2019 IBLCE exam in your future? We have big plans for 2019, and I’m excited to share all of them with you! I’d love to see you Read more…
Truly, the stories that mothers report about their experiences with breastfeeding, doctors, and hospitals never cease to amaze me. Every time I think I’ve heard it all, I hear one that is beyond the beyond. Understand, I’ve heard of mother-led Read more…
I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas! From everyone at our office, we hope you and yours have a safe and happy holiday!
October IBLCE exam results are out. Congratulations to those who passed! I’d love to hear about your success and celebrate along with you! Did you take attend one of our Lactation Exam Review courses or a Picture Perfect Seminar? Maybe Read more…
If you haven’t already endured criticism about breastfeeding, brace yourself. At one point or another, nearly every breastfeeding mother is attacked for her decisions or actions. My guest, psychotherapist Sandra Reich, confirmed what I’ve seen over and over. First, holiday Read more…
It’s the holiday season – a time for celebration, for family, for gift-giving. Wondering how to find the perfect gift for new moms? Whether it be your own mom, a friend, or your child’s mom, you might need some ideas. Read more…