National Nanny Recognition Week is a celebration of professionals who dedicate their services to caring for children and helping families. At Newborn Care Solutions®, we know how much knowledge, dedication, flexibility, expertise, and heart goes into this job. So this week, we wanted to have …
There’s a lot I don’t remember. I wish I could remember everything, and bring it back as a well-archived archive. There are so many things I can’t remember. But there are many things I do. I remember how your soft newborn hair felt on my …
Do you know someone who has just given birth? If you are excited to visit the new baby with the family at home soon, here is a list of dos and don’ts to support and respect the culture of the fourth trimester. It may seem …
Sometimes, we have to stay inside. Maybe it’s too hot or cold outside, or your child is or has been sick. So what happens..? Screentime. Rest, of course. Also boring and lonely after a while! And not very healthy! (And honestly, just sitting inside and …
After a busy Spring with all the new babies, we’re jumping back in to share a regular ‘Mommy and Me’ session. I got to know the Richman family this past year, filming Gus’s newborn episode (time flies!) and I’m always excited to see their kids …
When you’re a breastfeeding mom and you’re pregnant, you just want to feel better. I’ve been there. But the biggest question I hear all the time is: “Can I take Sudafed while breastfeeding?” And like me he can, “Will it harm my health?” Hello! I’m …
As a clinical nurse, you form an important link between new families and health care. Helping parents with breastfeeding is an important part of this job—but since breastfeeding education often focuses on breastfeeding, you may be left unprepared for the real challenges you face. We …
The stunning lavender field in the family tree at Frederick Maryland’s Springfield Manor is one of my favorite traditions each year. In early summer for me, these fragrant flowers glow in shades of purple and green, making for the perfect backdrop for sunset family photos. …
Black girl names are an important aspect of cultural identity for many families. Choosing a perfect name for a new baby can be an exciting and meaningful experience, but it can also be challenging. With so many black female names to choose from, it can …
Six months is one of my favorite shots. The babies are full of personality and they don’t go well so we get some great photos. Harper came into the studio this week for her six-month appointment and was full of smiles from her mom and …