Systems can change quickly.
Change is difficult for anybody. It’s taken me decades to eat in the way that is best for my body; I’ve had to learn about food. I’ve experienced inflammation, aches and pains. I’ve also had to do lots of personal work to figure out why I make poor diet choices, and to honor myself by.. read more →
One key to breastfeeding success.
A young mother in the Breastfeeding Foundations for Your Community 20-hour course told this story. She was recovering from giving birth in the postpartum ward and was given a feeding log and told to check a box for every breastfeed. The log had 10 boxes for each day. When she got to 10 boxes checked,.. read more →
Mind opening thoughts
Elizabeth Gilbert, the author, hosts a substack column called “Letters from Love.” I read it on Sundays, and have a moment of reflection. Today’s post plunged deep into my soul with these sentences: “You don’t need an altered mind to understand the nature of reality. You only need an open mind. And you have one… read more →
Rooted in community.
If you are a childbirth educator or doula (or a nurse or a midwife, or a physician or a social worker) working with breastfeeding families, how do you stay relevant with the latest research and successful strategies? How do. you learn enough to serve your community? You find a guide; someone you can trust, someone.. read more →
Making Our World better.
This morning I went to the Post Office to mail a package. Usually, the Post Office is crowded. There are so many people there that I have to stand in line for 10 minutes or longer. Today when I arrived, I was the only one there. The young man behind the counter waved at me.. read more →