The Parenting Well Blog addresses topics related to the parenting journey. You may be visiting this blog because you are considering growing your family, having difficulty conceiving, experiencing pregnancy, expecting a baby, newly parenting, or encountering parenting obstacles. I intend to write blog posts that provide information rooted in science… Read More »Welcome!
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” (Nora Ephron, “You’ve Got Mail”) If you’ve seen and remember the opening scene of “You’ve Got Mail,”… Read More »Back to School
Let’s talk about the importance of the fourth trimester, shall we? That math doesn’t add up, you say? How can there be four of a threesome? Well, we’re realizing that the amount infants and parents develop during the first three months after birth actually warrants the identification of an additional… Read More »The Fourth Trimester
Food for Thought What if you could change your diet and improve your health in as little as 5 days? People who are studying diet, gut health, and brain health say it’s possible. Nutritional Psychology The Wall Street Journal published an article last year that said diet could help prevent… Read More »Diet and Mental Health
What’s Up, Doc (or Midwife)? Communicating effectively with a healthcare provider proves quite challenging! Not knowing what we don’t know. Distractions all day long. Long waiting periods. Really brief appointment times. How are we supposed to know what to say, remember everything, and fit it all in? I believe it… Read More »Communicating with Healthcare Providers
Taking care of yourself probably sits low on your list of things to do. Let this checklist serve as inspiration for something you could do for yourself today. Take a walk Soak in a bath Plan a vacation Make a list Go to an antique store Journal Water a houseplant… Read More »Self-Care Checklist
Whether we’re in the throes of something challenging or maintaining some well-earned calm, we’re always coping. Here are some tips and tools for taking care of yourself. Share these with your friends and family, so you can support each other! Tip #1 – Connect to others, ask for help, and… Read More »Coping Strategies – 2 Tips & 2 Tools
Pre-conception, perinatal, postpartum, parenting, oh my! When I was planning my wedding, a trusted adviser pointed out that wedding planning may be one of the biggest projects people take on with absolutely no training. I remember when my mom and I felt like we had accomplished a huge task booking… Read More »The Parenting Well Services