Breast pumps might seem fairly straightforward. You find the one you want, you pump, you feed the baby. Right? Not so fast. I’ve explained before…
Anyone who has hung around me knows I’m big on setting SMART goals. But fewer know what a SMART goal is, or why it might…
The IBLCE™ Exam is only offered twice a year. During “normal” years, most candidates go have months between applying for the exam, and actually sitting…
At this point, maybe your private practice is just a glimmer in your eye and a spring in your step. But sooner or later, you’ll…
It can be tempting to say, “Aw, I’ve tried setting goals. I’ve listened to or read what the experts say about setting SMART goals, making…
Eventually, every mom who is pumping her milk wants to wean from the pump. It’s not rocket science, but it does require a little pondering…
All IBCLCs must recertify every 5 years. Effective in 2022, there are now three requirements for recertification: Completing basic life support education Accruing 250 hours…
Unfortunately, it happens. People fail the exam. It’s a difficult, comprehensive exam even after working as an IBCLC™ for years. But, there’s a new level…
Recently, while being either a paid editor or a casual reader, I’ve bumped into more than one source where authors have used the terms cleaning…
Only about 8% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions achieve them. Strava predicts that most people give up their resolutions around the third week…