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Stress Reducing Foods
Eating healthy whole foods isn’t only good for your body, it is good for your mind as well. Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein nourishes the brain and protects it from oxidative stress.
Breastfeeding Problems: What You Might Encounter
Breastfeeding is beneficial for both baby and mom, but it also comes with its own unique challenges. According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, 92% of breastfeeding mothers said they were having problems breastfeeding three days after giving birth. The most predominant reasons being difficulty getting the baby to feed from the…
Formula Shortages: What to Do
Many parents rely on formula to feed their infants. But what can you do when supply chain issues and product recalls cause a baby formula shortage? Nutritionist Kayla Thorngate provides some tips.
Replacing Dairy in Your Diet
The average American diet includes a lot of dairy. According to the USDA, each American consumed 646 pounds of dairy per person in 2018. That includes 146lbs of milk, 40lbs of cheese, 18 lbs of ice cream, 13lbs of yogurt, and 6 lbs of butter – holy cow! It is also 107 more pounds per…
4 Ways Nutrition Affects Sleep
Ensuring that you get adequate nutrition plays a significant role in your overall health, but did you also know that it can highly affect your quality of sleep?
Important Nutrients
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, and certified health and wellness coach. As a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, “Dr. Yami” champions the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. Read along to learn about the nutrients she finds especially important. The human body cannot produce everything it…
All About Beans
There are over 400 different types of edible beans around the world. Unfortunately, In the United States, we tend not to eat many beans. On average, each American consumes around 7.5lbs of beans each year. In contrast, we average 40lbs of cheese and 222lbs of cow and chicken meat.
Plant Based Diet Advantages
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, and certified health and wellness coach. As a passionate promoter of healthy lifestyles, “Dr. Yami” champions the power of plant-based diets for the prevention of chronic disease. Below she details the benefits of a vegan diet.
Raising Healthy Eaters
Dr. Yami is a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, certified health and wellness coach, author and speaker. She is also a mother of two. Below she walks us through the Five Pillars of Healthy Eating.
6 Big Myths About Your Baby’s Sleep
When it comes to babies, there are no certainties. Pretty much any parenting strategy you can imagine that might work for one child can prove completely ineffective, or even counter-productive, for another. The fact that there is so much room for interpretation and such a wide variety of results with any specific practice means that…
Do I Have Postpartum Depression?
I am [Molly Nourmand](https://www.mollynourmand.com/). I’m a licensed psychotherapist, yoga enthusiast, and mother. My personal experience with postpartum depression led me to create [Life After Birth®](https://www.mollynourmand.com/life-after-birth), a support circle centered on the mother. The focus of my practice is now perinatal mental health — in other words, pregnant people and new parents.
Open Cups: Why 6+ Month Olds Should Use Them
As pediatric speech-language pathologists, we work with children in all aspects of communication and feeding. So, when little ones begin the transition from bottle to cup, we get asked about which cups to use and why.
How to Talk to Your Kids About War & Conflict
[Kendra Bell Holmes M.Ed, BCBA](https://www.instagram.com/themamalion/) is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who works with children and their families with developmental disabilities. Kendra is on the board of advisors for [Tiny Earth Toys](https://tinyearthtoys.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X3TIm4MqxEdsvrD6V_gF50XVOzBy9K5bB89z8zNy08kTXDBajsyyFgaAk8cEALw_wcB), an educational toy subscription curated by learning experts. She is also a mother of two. Read along to see her tips on how…
Better Baby Sleep – The 5 S’s of Sleep with Dr. Harvey Karp
Every parent hopes their baby will be a great sleeper, but not every parent knows these simple steps. These tips will help you and your mini catch more zzz’s. Dr. Harvey Karp, Founder and CEO of Happiest Baby, shares his method for turning your babe into a great sleeper.
Why Babies Shouldn’t Drink Juice
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently tightened their guidelines on juice and announced in May 2017 that parents should “completely avoid the use of juice in infants before 1 year of age.” See: “Fruit Juice in Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Current Recommendations.”
How to Prevent Picky Eaters
Shira Lenchewski MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and celeb nutritionist. Below, she walks us through how to avoid a picky eater.
How Plant-Based Diets for Kids Can Still be Healthy
Our Nerd Council Expert, Dr. Manasa Mantravadi is a board certified pediatrician who practices in Indiana as a Pediatric Hospitalist. In 2019, Dr. Mantravadi received the “Physician Mentor of the Year” award at Indiana University School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the country. She is on a mission to help create a safer,…
Lactation Pro Rebecca Agi Answers The 4 Questions She’s Always Asked
Rebecca Agi guides mothers through one of the most exciting (and challenging) periods: breastfeeding. For many first time moms, breastfeeding is daunting and anxiety-inducing. No matter how much you prep for motherhood, sometimes, it just doesn’t come easy. Thankfully, people like Rebecca exist.
