This month we are highlighting our President and Founder, Carole Kramer-Arsenault, RN, IBCLC. For over a decade Arsenault has guided parents through pregnancy, labor, birth and the newborn period at Boston’s top birthing hospitals including Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital to name a few. As a parent educator, labor […]
Don’t Forget To Pack Safe And Healthy Sleep Habits!
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? I certainly did when I traveled with a newborn, infant or toddler (and I still do even though I have three teenagers and a 23-year-old!). When we prepare for traveling, we think about packing, making flight or driving arrangements and reserving accommodations. However, […]
Breastfeeding Tips Straight From A Lactation Consultant!
I’m assuming by now you have read all the books on parenting and expecting, hopefully, attended your birthing and infant care classes too. But …. how much time have you spent preparing for breastfeeding? I know what you’re thinking….believe me. I was a new parent too and I thought, ‘check the box….yes to breastfeed’. I […]
Everything You Need To Know About Newborn Essentials For Winter Babies!
It is the end of September and you’re coming up on your 9th-month of pregnancy. The leaves are changing, and the nights now require you put to use to that maternity jacket you bought the day the test read ‘pregnant’. In just about a month your little one will be here, but now you’re stuck […]
Rediscovering Normal
After a month of excitement and visitors, and almost more help than anyone could use, new parents often find a moment when they are finally on their own. With one parent back to work, and the other potentially returning to work soon, new parents must sometimes race to establish their new “normal.” When all the […]
Tales of the Zombie-Mommy: Effective strategies for sleep-deprived new parents
Sleep deprivation can begin during pregnancy and last for several months after the arrival of your new bundle of joy. The effects of long-term sleep deprivation can be serious. Learn how sleep deprivation can affect your life and effective techniques for managing the challenge. Kim put the car in reverse, and backed into the closed […]
7 Signs Your Nanny’s Not a Good Fit
I recently wrote a piece for Estate & Manor Magazine about a decision working parents are sometimes faced with–whether or not to let go of their nanny. I wanted to share it with you because as someone who has spent a lot of time in homes helping families with day and overnight baby care for over a […]
The A to Zzzzz’s of Newborn Sleep
Bringing home a newborn baby is a wonderful, amazing experience. At the same time, it can feel surreal and, honestly, frightening. I remember like it was yesterday leaving the hospital 21 years ago with my precious new daughter in her little seat. After the nurse got us to the front door, we just left, just […]
First Foodies: Great Purees for Baby
How many easy, healthy options do we have on the grocery shelves these days? From chia squeezies to yogurt tubes and organic purees, parents have their pick of good-for-them choices for children and toddlers and baby. Still, many moms and dads like to supplement with homemade food or go the make-at-home route altogether. After all, it’s easy […]
Diaper Rash — It Happens…
Many babies will get some sort of diaper rash during their years in diapers. Babies have sensitive skin to begin, and add to that the moisture of urine and stools, and you can get diaper rash. Here are ways to treat and prevent:* Change diapers frequently. To keep skin healthy and rash-free, keep the area […]
