How to Practice Being More Present
Over time, our behaviors turn into habits and these habits make it hard for us to be in a state of awareness. Learn to be more present by using a noticing practice.
Optimizing Movement to Fight Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of women of reproductive age, impacting 10% of women on average. Exercise is a superpower when fighting PCOS.
Gain a Deeper Understanding of Fertility Massage
Navigating fertility, whether you are just beginning, or have struggled for longer than you would like, is something that can carry a heavy emotional burden. Fertility massage is meant to be a relaxing and therapeutic addition on your fertility journey.
Birth Plan 2.0: Building a Bigger Family & Better Birth Experience
Building a birth plan for subsequent children. There are considerations to talk through when preparing to bring another baby home.
Three Tips for Intuitive Eating
Christy Maloney, Registered Dietitian, and Owner of Enhanced Nutrition Associates discusses her top three tips for intuitive eating.
How to Start a Conversation
What we have found through research, specifically from the Gottman Institute, is that the first three minutes of a conversation, predicts how the conversation is going to go, and how it’s going to end. Alyssa Doberstein, MS, LMFT a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples & sex therapy and owner of Relational and Sexual Health Initiative, discusses the difference between what is referred to as a harsh startup and a soft startup.
The Art of Proper NOURISHMENT
Nourishment is associated with abundance & growth. There is no good – bad, no right – wrong, no start – finish. Instead, to nourish something takes time and practice, and is an ongoing and individualized process.
3 Things to Stop Doing for Happier Parenting
Dr. Hillary Mandzik is a licensed psychologist, parenting specialist and a mom to three young kids. She gives three things to let go of and stop doing for happier parenting.
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support
The Positive Health Outcomes of Doula Support have been studied. It improves maternal and child health outcomes, and family engagement. LaToshia Rouse, CD/PCD(DONA), owner of Birth Sisters Doula Services, serves as the Patient and Family Engagement Co-Chair of the National Network for Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Executive Committee and joined NICHQ’s Board of Directors in March 2022, explains this in more detail.
Identifying What Your Child Is Good At
Identifying your child’s innate gifts and talents is an important part of parenting. It gives you the opportunity to motivate, encourage, and build upon what they need to develop and grow.