While breastfeeding generally has many benefits, an increasing number of research studies also find benefits related explicitly to prolonged or extended breastfeeding, both for the baby and the mom. There are also a few risks, but nowhere near as many or as significant as the …
Have you ever seen a tiny child cruising around on a bike with no pedals and wondered what on earth is happening? In this episode, I’m talking about balance bikes, why they are fantastic, and why training wheels are officially on my list of parenting …
A session with a newborn is truly magical. The baby is nestled in a soft wrap, the house is quiet, and then morning light comes streaming through a bedroom window and lands right across those tiny little fingers. No studio setup in the world can …
As long as the child is happy, stable and calm, it is always good to shoot a little with these eyes. Sometimes it takes a long time for these types of pictures to be done because newborn babies don’t have the ability to control their …
We are done with our homework!! THERE!!! I should have written this two weeks ago, since it’s been two weeks, but I’ve been so busy!! Doing homework is a great, wonderful relief. We are approved and licensed to be parents now! The homework went well, …
One of the most common questions I get is from parents who have an older child and a baby sharing a space. The question, as you can imagine, is “How do I sleep train my child without disturbing my toddler?” It’s really hard but I …
Providing high quality respiratory support is one of the most important aspects of neonatal care. In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), sick newborns – especially those born prematurely or with respiratory problems – rely on advanced ventilators to breathe properly and get the oxygen …
New Artist of Northern VA- I just love this part of home life. I am always happy to be invited to the home of my clients, and I know how important it is to register your baby on your behalf. This sweet girl had black …
This post has been a long time coming – as it was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in all my years as an artist. As you all know, my business (along with the rest of the world) was closed in April 2020, …
One year goes by so fast – especially when we look at it through the eyes of a new baby! This sweet baby was just in my studio apparently yesterday (even though it was a year ago) for his amazing newborn session. This year we …