Tag: ‘Food and Drink’
The Case Against Dr. Sears
by Karen on 4/13/09 | 13 Comment(s)
It’s hard to ignore Dr. Sears. His son’s book, The Vaccine Book is very popular and discussed in my circle of parents. He has a wide presence on the internet. He has created the entire movement of attachment parenting. His beliefs have encouraged the use of “wearing your baby”, a popular practice that I personally [...]
Starting Solids
by Karen on 2/10/09 | 1 Comment(s)
I think Dr. Gilgoff is a mind-reader. I was going to start Willow on solids this weekend and I chickened out. Nursing is just sooooooo easy. No mess, no cooking, bottles to recycle, endless laundry…. He gave me inspiration to buck up and do it this week. Introducing Solids To Your Newborn by Dr. Gilgoff [...]
Can You Prevent A Cold?
by Karen on 2/06/09 | 10 Comment(s)
I only have 3 more Experts to introduce to you all. This is Laura Fischer-Harbage. I met her when she was pregnant and I had a 3 week old. We have been talking about parenting and nutrition ever since. I asked her to write on this blog because she understands how it is difficult to [...]
Winner of Supper Club Giveaway and New Giveaway!
by Karen on 2/03/09 | 0 Comment(s)
We have a winner! Melissa you won the fantastic dinner for 4 from Susie’s Super Club you lucky girl! I can’t wait to hear how much you love it. Do let the rest of us know, won’t you? Though I have no doubt that you will tell us that it was amazing. (Please ask them [...]
Supper Club Giveaway- Mmmmmm
by Karen on 1/27/09 | 34 Comment(s)
Who needs to order takeout now when this is a much better alternative for us in Brooklyn? Frankly, I am thrilled that I don’t have to call Faan one more time. Move over Manhattan, we got Susie’s Supper Club now too! Personal chef and Brooklynite (Fort Greener to be exact), Susie Cover is delivering her [...]
“Bottle Mouth” from Pacifiers, Bottles and Sippy Cups
by Karen on 11/17/08 | 2 Comment(s)
This post is from Heather Rutka, MS CCC-SLP, a speech language pathologist helping children and their families in Brooklyn. She wrote to me after I posted about Birch going to sleep with a pacifier in his mouth. She explained about “bottle mouth”. It is a real issue and I vow to get Birch off of [...]
