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…
The PQ4R method (sometimes called the “SQ4R method”) is a process used for learning new information. E. L. Thomas and H. A. Robinson developed the…
You’ve completed the requirements and you applied for the IBLCE Exam, but what do you do now? You have loads of time to get prepared…
In a previous post, I outlined the difference between continuing education and professional development. Unquestionably, professional development includes continuing education. However, continuing education, while necessary,…
As the course creator for a LEAARC-approved IBLCE prep course, I am required to teach how to “ascertain the mother’s breastfeeding goal.” How can I…
Maybe you saw a recent episode of A Million Little Things where the lactation consultant was negative, spoke over the mother, and shamed her for…
Many people don’t start studying until the weekend before the exam. I know, I know, we all procrastinate. And we know last-minute studying has limited…
In my last post, I described reasons why Pathway 3 might be the best fit for you. But everyone’s circumstances are a little different. Before…