When I hunker down to do serious studying — which I must do to prepare my courses — I usually go old-school. And you should,…
Most of us who have been in healthcare for a while know our stuff. However, teaching what we know involves a different skill set. Certainly,…
The other night, a friend called me, half panicked about what she considered unusual signs and symptoms. I listened to her story and said, “You’re…
I’d like to think I’m better at counseling real people than I am at answering test questions. Face-to-face, I’m listening, caring, and responding spontaneously with…
You completed all of your requirements, you studied for months, and you passed the IBLCE Exam. But, after passing the IBLCE Exam, you may be…
Did you get your IBLCE Exam results yet? (Not everyone has heard…be patient…) If you passed, congratulations! (Stay tuned for a post addressing how to…
“Think globally!” I told an aspiring IBCLC recently. But her reply — “How do I shake this US mindset?!” — got me thinking! So how…
As I was growing up, my mother seldom gave me usable information, but she often told me what to do. I often wished she would…
Maybe you’ve just started your journey to becoming an IBCLC, or perhaps you’re a seasoned expert. Or maybe you’re a parent, looking for resources to…
Many of us talk about professional development. But few of us take the time to really think about why professional development is important for each…