While full-spectrum oil, tinctures, capsules, and concentrates still have not been scientifically studied, there is little doubt that they work very well. That being said, a recent study led by the University of California at San Francisco found that people who consumed CBD daily were less likely to suffer from depression, insomnia, anxiety, and chronic pain than those who just took CBD. In the study, researchers monitored the absorption and metabolic pathways of CBD using a real-time liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). In other words, instead of observing the flow of the extra ..read more

Why Sleep is the Most Important Form of Self-Care Self-Care Self-care. It’s kind of a hot topic right now. What started as a realization that we caregivers need to make time for ourselves to prevent burnout, has now exploded into a materialistic marketing campaign everywhere we look. Junk food, makeup, pedicures, bath bombs – treat yourself! #self-care Baths and hot chocolates are certainly nice, and we should enjoy the things that we like on occasion, but as someone who has the privilege of working with and observing new mothers as my career, I would like to submit that we are kind of missing ..read more

5 Secrets to Get Your Child into an NYC Gifted and Talented Program NYC Gifted and Talented Programs As an NYC parent, you must have heard about the infamous Gifted and Talented Programs. Each year, the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) administers standardized testing to children pre-kindergarten through grade 2 to determine eligibility for G&T programs.  The results of this test can have a profound impact on the resources and style of their future education. Since the G&T programs are so competitive, the process of applying to the NYC G&T programs can be daunt ..read more

How to Pack Your Hospital Bag for Dummies The Art of Packing Your Hospital Bag for Labor Packing your hospital bag for childbirth is not an easy task, especially for first-time moms. Are you packing too little? Do you really need to bring your own pillow? What about baby clothing? How many sets should you bring? In this article, we are going to give you the essential items you must include in your hospital bag. In brief, to prepare for your hospital stay for labor, bring with you all the personal products that you will require for your stay. In most cases, towels, washcloths, patie ..read more

Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Calgary Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Calgary Every family deserves and can greatly benefit from a good night’s sleep, every night. Sleep consultants are non-medical sleep health professionals and sleep experts who help families get a better night’s sleep. They’ve undergone extensive training in specialized certification programs that equip them with strategies to help solve children sleep issues from infancy through 5 years of age. Baby sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep habits and enjoy restful, quality sleep on a consistent basis. Our l ..read more

Baby’s Nutritional Needs – Month by Month Baby Feeding Guide (0-12+ Months) Everything You Need to Know About Feeding Your Baby Babies grow quickly in the first year of life, so they need plenty of energy and nutrients. A child’s growth isn’t always steady and even, which means that appetite and hunger can be unpredictable.The amounts of foods eaten by your baby and their interest in food may be a little different from day to day. This is normal and shouldn’t cause any concerns if your baby is growing well. In this article, we will provide you with a month-to-month feeding guide for all your ..read more

It’s Confirmed: Babies In The Womb Love Mozart (More Than Mickey Mouse and You) Confirmed: Mozart Effect is Real Have you ever heard of the term “Mozart Effect”? It is a popular theory that “listening to Mozart makes babies smarter”. Although much research has gone into studying the benefits of brain development when playing Mozart music for babies, study results have been conflicting and controversial. While some researchers found it to be real, other dismissed it and argued that even if it has benefits, they are short-term benefits only and have no effects on long-term brain development. D ..read more

The One FREE Writing Tool Every Blogger Needs Grammarly: The Must-Have Tool As a mommy blogger, social media marketer, and an ebook writer, one of the biggest challenges I have with my writing is grammar. Sometimes, I have great ideas on what to write, but I find myself wondering something as basic as whether or not a sentence needs another comma or semi-colon. Luckily, I found Grammarly. Microsoft Word vs Grammarly Although Microsoft Word and many other word processing software has a built-in spell check and grammar check function; however, these spell checkers can only detect if words a ..read more

Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Quebec Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Quebec Every family deserves and can greatly benefit from a good night’s sleep, every night.  Sleep consultants are non-medical sleep health professionals and sleep experts who help families get a better night’s sleep. They’ve undergone extensive training in specialized certification programs that equip them with strategies to help solve children sleep issues from infancy through 5 years of age. Baby sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep habits and enjoy restful, quality sleep on a consistent basis. O ..read more

Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Metro Vancouver & Surrounding Area Best Baby Sleep Consultants in Metro Vancouver & Surrounding Area Every family deserves and can greatly benefit from a good night’s sleep, every night.  Sleep consultants are non-medical sleep health professionals and sleep experts who help families get a better night’s sleep. They’ve undergone extensive training in specialized certification programs that equip them with strategies to help solve children sleep issues from infancy through 5 years of age. Baby sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep ..read more