Certifications – What Difference Does It Make?

By Karen Gehl, BS, ICCE A client recently asked me, what do all those letters mean after your name, and what is the difference between being a “childbirth educator” and a “certified childbirth educator”?  This is a great question, and one many people have as they search the internet for resources and classes to help [...]

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Going Visiting With Your Baby

By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Gentle Baby Care Babies love new places! There’s so much to investigate and new things to touch. But many people aren’t too happy to have your little one crawling or toddling freely about the house exploring everything in sight. While you think its adorable that Baby found the Tupperware, your [...]

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Choosing Toys for Babies

By Elizabeth Pantley, excerpt from her book: “Gentle Baby Care” You may not be sure what kind of toys, or how many, your baby should have. It’s likely that you hear conflicting advice that runs from one extreme to another! It’s either: “Don’t give your baby toys he’ll be spoiled,” to “Give your baby lots [...]

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Wonderful Sounds for Sleep

By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of the No-Cry Sleep Solution The environment that your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb was not one of absolute quiet. There was a constant symphony of sound — your heartbeat and fluids rushing in and out of the placenta. (Remember those sounds from when you listened to [...]

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