by Perlita R. Dicochea, Ph.D. It’s been three months since my second child was born at 6 pounds, 12 ounces and by November 28th she weighed in at 12 pounds, 8 ounces. Although I just read a blog about how ounces are not a measure of breastfeeding success, and I agree, the weight loss and gain of a newborn means everything the first few days. In my observation, the amount of … [Read more...] about Becoming Baby-Friendly: My experience of delivery before and after one hospital’s transition
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Navigating Change #LoveYourLife
by Linda Castillo I am really excited to share this month’s #LoveYourLife feature with Lorraine Ladish the founder and CEO of Viva Fifty! Lorraine went through a difficult time in her life where she had to reinvent herself in order to survive, grow, and make it with her two little girls during the Great Recession. It was an incredibly difficult time when she lost her … [Read more...] about Navigating Change #LoveYourLife
10 Positive Habits That Will Immediately Make Life Better
Excerpt: Inc. by Nicolas Cole I am a firm believer in the power of positive habits. It's so easy to point at the clouds and say, "This is where I want to be." Anyone can do that. The challenge is to get your hands dirty and do what you need to do each and every day in order to turn those dreams into a reality. 1. Keep your first promise of the day. The first promise … [Read more...] about 10 Positive Habits That Will Immediately Make Life Better
Walk in Freedom #LoveYourLife
We are in a season of restoration, growth and rest both body and mind. I love the saying: April Showers Bring May Flowers for a few reasons. April brings us a season of rain, discomfort and moments where we can feel overwhelmed. Then we go into May with a season of growth, sunshine and beauty all around us. As we embark on this journey of Loving Your Life, I just want to … [Read more...] about Walk in Freedom #LoveYourLife
We Will Meet Again at the Rainbow Bridge
by Linda Castillo In the past year and a half, our family has loss our beloved pets. While it has been over a year since I said goodbye to my sweet Chloe and only just month since I lost Roxy; and now today my parent’s had to put asleep their doggy, Frosty. As I kissed Frosty goodbye for the last time, it brought back all my memories and I was so sad that our family was … [Read more...] about We Will Meet Again at the Rainbow Bridge