Kerry Jones Archives - HER Health Collective

Top Five Health Concerns Affecting Women: Cancer, Heart Disease, Maternal, Reproductive and Mental Health a Roundtable Discussion

After combing through several sources such as the World Health Organization, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, WebMd, US Food and Drug Administration, CDC, to name a few…we have compiled a list of the top health concerns affecting women. In this Roundtable, our expert panelists discuss the top women’s health issues based on the perspectives of their professions.

How to Prepare for Breastfeeding, Because It Doesn’t Always Come Naturally

Breastfeeding is natural, so it must be easy, right?! While some breastfeeding parents – the lucky ones – seem to latch their baby from day 1 with ease, for most parents, breastfeeding takes work. It’s helpful to prepare for breastfeeding and to have a plan if you find you are struggling with breastfeeding.

Starting Solids: When, Where, & How to Begin

Starting solids with your baby is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. When should you start solids and how should you begin?

Postpartum Care, Battling Burnout & Barriers to Care: A Roundtable Discussion

The second HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2022 discusses how mothers can best navigate the postpartum period, who should be a part of that postpartum care support team, how parents from different socioeconomic backgrounds can access the care they need, different approaches to finding balance in life (particularly as a parent), and how to approach difficult parenting decisions when overwhelmed by information from outside sources.

Keeping Your Little One with Food Allergies Safe & Thriving

Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room. So how do we keep your little one safe, while still ensuring that they are able to take part in social events, eat out at restaurants, and thrive developmentally?

2022 Expert Roundtable – Winter

HER Experts discuss so-called “mom brain”, and also explore aging, changes in hormones, and the effects our stage of life can have on our overall health. The experts discuss how these issues impact a mother as well as her children and ways to navigate these challenges.

How to Ensure Your Child is Growing & Thriving with Growth Charts

Growth charts can be intimidating for parents. However, when you know how to use them they can be useful tools and should not be a cause for excessive worry.

2021 Winter Roundtable: Exposing the Harmful Expectations of Motherhood with a Dose of Realism w/ HER Expert Panelists

In our final Roundtable of 2021, the panelists are exposing the harmful expectations of motherhood and confronting the unrealistic and unachievable ideals. Our goal through this discussion is to help moms recognize and manage the expectations. The experts strive to help moms to establish in advance what is realistic so disappointment is minimized and moms can feel more secure in their abilities.

Why We Should Ditch the One Bite Rule

Have you ever told your child, “you need to take just one more bite?” If so, you are not alone! While the one bite rule may seem innocent enough, research has shown that the one bite rule is potentially harmful for children, especially those that are underweight or picky eaters.

Taking Kids from Yuck to Yum: 5 Steps to Help Your Picky Eater

If you have a picky eater at home, you are not alone! In fact, it is estimated that 20-50% of children, especially toddlers & preschoolers, are selective eaters. Even though it’s very common it can still cause frustration and worry for parents. Follow these 5 steps to help selective eaters explore new foods.