My father was always quick to quote Mark Twain: “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” Not surprisingly, my father worked until the day he died, just shy of his 82nd birthday. He was physically able, and mentally as sharp as a Read more…
Did you get a letter or email saying that you’re due to recertify your IBCLC credential? If so, be sure you know the requirements, and your options. What are the recertification requirements? The IBCLC credential is valid for a 5-year period. You must recertify by exam at least once every Read more…
Okay, I admit, the title for this post might not be quite right. Because the “most” important category is the category where you have the most weaknesses! (And I’ve had plenty to say about what’s most important to study.) In my experience, some groups of people have greater weaknesses in Read more…
In an earlier post, I talked about qualifiers in the stem of an exam item. But recently, several people have asked me for more help dealing with exam items that have a “first” qualifier. Here are a few simple tips: Figure out which “first” you need to respond On an Read more…
Everyone is anxious about the topics that are on the upcoming IBLCE Exam. I have no inside information, and no crystal ball. But I sat down the other day and asked myself: What is my best guess for what will be on the upcoming IBLCE Exam? I came up with Read more…
Multiple test-takers have told me they had “trouble” answering the IBLCE Exam’s pharmacology/toxicology questions. I’ve heard this from both first-time candidates and from those who are re-certifying. To give some guidance for everyone, here are my top tips for handling pharm/tox questions. 1. Understand the rudiments of pharmacokinetics True, you need Read more…
Have you been making plans for a career change? Are you looking for something new, something rewarding? Is it time for you to start a career in lactation? Did you enjoy breastfeeding your child? Are you passionate about the importance of breastfeeding? Has it been a life-changing event for you? Read more…
It’s late January, and you’re planning to take the IBLCE exam this April. Or, if you’re not planning to take the April IBLCE Exam, you can skip this post, but keep it in mind for the future. I promise I have non-exam posts coming next week! But assuming you are Read more…
A woman told us she had received our postcard listing the dates and locations for our live review course. Along with the rest of the day’s mail, she plopped the postcard onto the counter, and began making dinner. Soon, her husband found the card, walked over to the computer, and Read more…
Exhale. You met the November deadline to apply for the April version of the IBLCE exam. You just paid your whopping fee. (The amount you paid differs from first-timers to repeaters, and also, from country to country. Nevertheless, it’s a big chunk of change!) But if you’re thinking you can Read more…