Julie Huisjen

Flu shot, should you get one?

It's hard to make a decision about the flu shot this season, especially with all the hype about H1N1/ swine flu. It seems like this will be the worst year ever for the flu! Dr. Jay...

Recipe: breakfast cookies

This is a great recipe for breakfast or a healthy snack! A friend of mine, Stell Michelsen, came up with this recipe after seeing some "Big Cookies" for sale in a local health food store. ...

Babywearing 101: slings

Babywearing is one of the "7 Baby B's" of attachment parenting. Human babies are born immature and thrive on close physical contact with their mothers. By "wearing" your baby in a soft carrier...

Baby sleep 101: should your baby be sleeping through the night?

Sleep is probably the biggest concern for parents! Is my baby sleeping enough? When will my baby start sleeping through the night? Will I ever get a full night's sleep again? If you have asked...

Cloth diapering 101: types of cloth diapers

If you've considered cloth diapers and started researching them, chances are you are overwhelmed! In this article I will go over the basics to help you decide what cloth diapers will work best for your family. Future...

Attachment parenting 101: what is attachment parenting?

The heart of attachment parenting (AP) is forming strong attachments to your children. The term "attachment parenting" has been credited to Dr. William Sears, a well known pediatrician who advocates this method of raising children.While...

Breastfeeding 101: breastfeeding problems, sore nipples (part 3)

In my first article in this series, I looked at one possible cause of sore nipples, incorrect positioning and latch. My second article explored yeast/ thrush. If you are still experiencing pain that is not resolved by correcting...

Breastfeeding 101: breastfeeding problems, sore nipples (part 2)

In my first article in this series, I explored positioning and latch as a cause of sore nipples. If you are experiencing pain and you are sure your baby is latching on correctly, then there are other possibilities to...

Breastfeeding 101: breastfeeding problems, sore nipples (part 1)

Many breastfeeding mothers find their breastfeeding experience fairly easy and do not encounter many problems. Other mothers can find themselves suffering from a variety of breastfeeding problems. In this series, I will explore some of the common problems...

Breastfeeding 101: how to get breastfeeding off to a good start

If you are pregnant, chances are you have given some thought to breastfeeding. You may have heard many different stories about breastfeeding and understandably, you may be feeling a little uncertain if you will be successful. Following are...

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