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FINALS EXAMS ARE HERE! By Susie Gartman, BSN, RN
Where did the year go? It’s that time of year again. Our kids must remember material from the beginning of the semester. That is a lot of information! If your child doesn’t get even a bit stressed, that’s great! As parents, we want our kids to do well. Is your child well organized and needs minimal help with their studying? That’s awesome. Unfortunately, with ADHD, most kids procrastinate.
Week One: The Basics
You either focused tirelessly on conceiving your first baby, or she was the greatest surprise of your life. Maybe you are somewhere in between. Whichever of these you relate to, we all ended up in labor and delivery, and then the time for you and baby to be discharged from the hospital and sent home. We remember thinking, “What, they are just going to let us leave here?”
“I Think My Child Has ADHD” by Susie Gartman, BSN, RN
It seems these days everyone knows the typical symptoms of ADHD. Decreased focus & impulsive behavior, but ADHD can present in a variety of different ways, depending on the child. Some children literally cannot sit still in class. They run on a motor that never turns off!
Back to Work Checklist by Ame Odom, Lactation Consultant, LVN, IBCLC
So, you’ve been at home with your new little one for a few weeks now and are adjusting to your new normal. Amidst all the emotions, there is a tiny little thought in the back of your head: going back to work… As a working, breast feeding mom myself, I can relate to and understand the struggle of emotions that you may be feeling. Step 1: don’t hide from this unknown. Let’s face it together!
“Fed is Best” by Ame Odom, Lactation Consultant, LVN, IBCLC
We have all heard it, “breast is best,” and from what we know about the benefits of choosing to breastfeed that argument is true! However, I feel there is a more important mantra. Fed is best! Sometimes for a few different reasons breastfeeding may not work out the way we expected. Fortunately for us, there are a couple different options that are available to help us feed and grow our precious infants!
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FINALS EXAMS ARE HERE! By Susie Gartman, BSN, RN
Where did the year go? It’s that time of year again. Our kids must remember material from the beginning of the semester. That is a lot of information! If your child doesn’t get even a bit stressed, that’s great! As parents, we want our kids to do well. Is your child well organized and needs minimal help with their studying? That’s awesome. Unfortunately, with ADHD, most kids procrastinate.
Week One: The Basics
You either focused tirelessly on conceiving your first baby, or she was the greatest surprise of your life. Maybe you are somewhere in between. Whichever of these you relate to, we all ended up in labor and delivery, and then the time for you and baby to be discharged from the hospital and sent home. We remember thinking, “What, they are just going to let us leave here?”
“I Think My Child Has ADHD” by Susie Gartman, BSN, RN
It seems these days everyone knows the typical symptoms of ADHD. Decreased focus & impulsive behavior, but ADHD can present in a variety of different ways, depending on the child. Some children literally cannot sit still in class. They run on a motor that never turns off!
Back to Work Checklist by Ame Odom, Lactation Consultant, LVN, IBCLC
So, you’ve been at home with your new little one for a few weeks now and are adjusting to your new normal. Amidst all the emotions, there is a tiny little thought in the back of your head: going back to work… As a working, breast feeding mom myself, I can relate to and understand the struggle of emotions that you may be feeling. Step 1: don’t hide from this unknown. Let’s face it together!
“Fed is Best” by Ame Odom, Lactation Consultant, LVN, IBCLC
We have all heard it, “breast is best,” and from what we know about the benefits of choosing to breastfeed that argument is true! However, I feel there is a more important mantra. Fed is best! Sometimes for a few different reasons breastfeeding may not work out the way we expected. Fortunately for us, there are a couple different options that are available to help us feed and grow our precious infants!
