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If you or someone you know has a baby experiencing feeding struggles, please connect with a supportive lactation consultant who can help. Just like all healthcare fields, not all lactation consultants are created equal! If you saw one who wasn’t helpful, please consider a second opinion. Many parents don’t realize that professional lactation support isContinue reading “Michigan Lactation Professionals Directory”

If you or someone you know has a baby experiencing feeding struggles, please connect with a supportive lactation consultant who can help. Just like all healthcare fields, not all lactation consultants are created equal! If you saw one who wasn’t helpful, please consider a second opinion. Professional lactation support is part of the ACA mandateContinue reading “Metro Detroit Lactation Professionals Directory”

I am frequently asked for names of practitioners who are supportive of safe cosleeping (either roomsharing or bedsharing), so I asked my network to help me compile a list! Please note that inclusion in this list does NOT constitute an endorsement of a practitioner, nor guarantee that they are in fact cosleeping-friendly. This is aContinue reading “Cosleeping-Friendly Practitioners (SE MI) – Updated June 2024”

I’m hosting the next session of my Infant Sleep 101 on August 24th at Nest and Nurture (722 Brooks Street, Ann Arbor). This class is tailored towards expecting parents and families with brand new babies, and covers the basics of infant sleep. If you’re expecting a little one, you’ve likely heard to expect some sleeplessContinue reading “Infant Sleep 101: August 24th 6-7:30pm at Nest & Nurture Ann Arbor”

I’m hosting the next session of my Infant Sleep 101 on June 28th at Nest and Nurture (711 Brooks Street, Ann Arbor). This class is tailored towards expecting parents and families with brand new babies, and covers the basics of infant sleep. Sign up to attend here! If you’re expecting a little one, you’ve likelyContinue reading “Infant Sleep 101: June 28th 6-7:30pm at Nest & Nurture Ann Arbor”

When I tell people that I’m a sleep specialist/sleep consultant, I often feel the need to follow it with a caveat about how my approach is different than most. The term “sleep consultant” usually calls to mind an individual who prescribes a particular protocol (usually some form of behaviorism-based sleep training) with the goal ofContinue reading “I’m Not Your Average Sleep Consultant (or, why I became an Infant/Family Sleep Specialist)”

I’m excited to be hosting a webinar next week! This class is tailored towards expecting parents and families, and covers the basics of infant sleep. Join me on Monday, November 15th at 7pm EST: Register for the webinar here. If you’re expecting a little one, you’ve likely heard to expect some sleepless nights, but youContinue reading “Infant Sleep 101: A Webinar for Expecting Parents and Families”

Daylight Savings Time is almost here, and while the upcoming fall back is less unpleasant than spring forward, I think most of us are looking forward to the day when we finally do away with the stressful (and not at all helpful) abomination that is DST. Since it’s hard enough to remember what the newContinue reading “Preparing to Adjust Your Family’s Sleep for Daylight Savings Time – Fall Back”

I am frequently asked for names of practitioners who are supportive of safe cosleeping (either roomsharing or bedsharing), so I asked my network to help me compile a list! Please note that inclusion in this list does NOT constitute an endorsement of a practitioner, nor guarantee that they are in fact cosleeping-friendly. This is aContinue reading “Cosleeping-Friendly Practitioners (SE MI) – Updated May 2022”