Selecting the right baby monitor is one of new parents’ most important decisions. You want to be able to keep an eye on your little one from anywhere in your home while also having peace of mind that they’re safe and secure when napping or sleeping. Following best practices when installing and using your monitor…
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Who Benefits Most from Integration of Primitive Reflex Exercises? Key Populations and Outcomes
Children with developmental delays may stand to gain significantly from the integration of primitive reflex exercises. Primitive reflexes are involuntary movements that are observed in infants as a part of their early neurological development. These reflex movements are essential for survival and developmental milestones in the first few months of life. Typically, as a child…
Families Embracing Diversity Conference: Replay of My Session
Vanessa from Families Embracing Diversity hosted a conference, and she sent out a newsletter about my session: Today I want to share the recording/transcripts of one of the interviews from the conference with you. This session was about standing up to racism in your community with author and activist Mia Wenjen. There is SO much insight…
Place of Refuge in Hawaii: Learning about Native Hawaiian Culture
A sacred site, carrying the powerful mana of 23 interred Aliʻi chiefs, the Puʻuhonua and Royal Grounds were used by the Hawaiians for centuries. My oldest daughter had visited Puuhonua o Honaunau, Place of Refuge, as part of her RISD class this past January, and my middle daughter kept pestering her to take us here….
Mastering Sleep Training with Sposie Booster Pads!
Sleep training – every parent’s adventure into the world of nighttime routines and (hopefully) uninterrupted sleep. It’s a journey filled with ups, downs and a lot of tired eyes. But fear not! There’s a handy little secret weapon in the sleep training game: Sposie Booster Pads. Let’s dive in and see how these bad boys…
My Oldest is included in the MIT Technology Review
My oldest was a sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) when the Covid-19 lockdown hit. Her school shut down right before spring break and she decided to take the second semester off. The timing was perfect because she had landed an internship at MIT Media Lab, a place she was really excited to…
The Magical Puff of Smoke Cannons: An Enchanting Touch to Gender Reveals
Imagine a celebration where anticipation meets a burst of color, where friends and family gather round, and with a magical puff of smoke cannons, the air is filled with joy and excitement. That’s the heart of modern gender reveal parties. Yet more than just a puff of smoke, these parties are a canvas for creativity and…