Posts by Kristin Smith
The breastfeeding elephant in the room
Whenever a mom (or dad) contacts us and wants to know about specific services, like overnight care or concierge services, there are a core number of basic questions. People always want to know first and foremost about: Our experience Our rates These are two super-logical questions. We need to be experienced (we are!) because we’re going…
Read MoreWhat should we think about baby boxes?
Baby boxes are an interesting concept. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended, for example, that babies sleep in their parent/caregiver’s room for the first 6-12 months of life — but not in the same bed. Bed sharing has been linked to sudden infant death syndrome as well as suffocation. Well, last year Temple University (in Philadelphia)…
Read MoreA quick lesson in marriage/relationships
I have a friend I work with sometimes who recently got separated; it looks like him and his wife will eventually get divorced. They were together for eight-nine years, and married for four. I am not sure the time necessarily makes a difference, since these situations aren’t great whether it’s 20 years in the game…
Read MoreSome different, fun Mother's Day ideas
Mother’s Day this weekend. Such a fun time, and the most popular brunch day in America — so that’s cool. The unfortunate thing, though, is that every list of Mother’s Day ideas says the exact same stuff: Have the kids make cards Spoil her Breakfast in bed Brunch You (the man or partner) do everything…
Read MoreA "hack" for better nighttime with baby
Sometimes I don’t think people realize how insane a baby’s sense of smell is. (Here’s a bigger article on newborn senses.) There are a couple of major concepts to know here: Even before birth, a fetus can smell. At birth, a newborn is drawn to the scent of breast milk. (Should be noted, especially for…
Read MoreWhat makes a good newborn mother?
We’ve all had lots of experience working with a newborn mother — i.e. first child, or a brand-new child that’s 2/3/4/5 in the family. Being a new mom, even if you have repetition at it, is obviously one of the most challenging things under the sun. And while we all have our theories, what really makes a…
Read MoreBoston baby nurse: Five legit reasons you need one
We all like lists, right? (Thanks, Buzzfeed and others.) So let’s go forward with a list on why you need a Boston baby nurse.
Read MoreNight time nanny: What questions should parents ask before hiring one?
Some new parents do see the benefit of a night time nanny, whether it’s their first child or their fifth. The more tangible benefits include: Peace of mind A “thought partner” in some aspects of raising your child Better sleep More energy for the crucial, memorable moments Even though these benefits do tangibly exist, some…
Read MoreThe best springtime Boston activities for kids (2017)
Spring has sprung! Time to make a little list of kid-friendly activities in the Boston area.
Read MoreHas work-life balance become a buzzword? And can we get it back?
When we work with new parents (and often new moms), there are obviously a lot of different stress elements. One of the biggest is sleep. That’s, in part, why we designed an overnight care service. The other sources of stress are varied, including: A fear of not being good enough / don’t know they are doing…
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