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…
What’s that? You see this picture and you’re thinking, “Is Marie the birthday girl?” Oh, no, much better than that! Waaaaaaay MUCH better than that! (More on that in a minute.) I can honestly say I have enjoyed every live course I’ve ever taught in the past 25 years or Read more…
Columnist and editor Doug Larson explained: “Opportunity doesn’t always knock. Most times, it sneaks up, and then quietly steals away.” Do we recognize the sound of opportunity’s footfalls? Or just see its tracks after it steals away? Each of us encounters more opportunities than we can pursue. How can we Read more…
Completing the 90 hours of education in human lactation and breastfeeding can seem a daunting task. Many people make it to the halfway mark easily. But then what? Nearly every day I have someone ask me how to get from 45 credits to the 90 that are required to take Read more…
For the past week, I’ve been teaching my Comprehensive Lactation Course and Picture Perfect seminar in sunny Orlando, Florida. It was an exhilarating week! Course attendees were exceptionally smart, hard-working, and appreciative. I was inspired by them. The teaching room was full of energy and—more importantly—synergy—for the entire week. This morning, Read more…