Mental illness and addiction do not affect only the person suffering. In a 2025 study in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that almost 19 million children in the U.S. have at least one parent with a substance use disorder. That's one in four kids. Here's the thing… Studies like this are only helpful if we talk about it. Most families never have the conversation. Addiction and mental illness create a silence that breeds shame. Shame is the one thing that will guarantee … [Read more...]
Toddler Sleep Regression at 2 Years: Causes, Signs & Fixes
A sudden change in sleeping patterns around the age of 2 will undoubtedly make you feel like a part of a very big group of parents. There are a large number of parents who are taken aback when their children, who used to be such good sleepers, start to resist going to bed, to wake up at night, or to get up way too early in the morning. The disruption of routines that accompanies these changes can be very frustrating and tiring at this point when you feel your routine is finally under control. … [Read more...]
Why Is My Baby Refusing the Bottle? Common Reasons & Solutions
If you find yourself speculating "why is my baby refusing the bottle?" Please loosen up cause you are not alone. As a parent, it can be surprising when your baby suddenly starts rejecting the bottle, especially when you were hoping that bottle-feeding would give you more flexibility. A lot of babies reject the bottle at some point growing up and there could be a plethora of reasons why. If you catch the root cause, it can help you guide your little one to start feeding happily … [Read more...]
Mercier Therapy Explained
When someone comes to me asking about Mercier Therapy, they’re usually not just looking for another massage—they’re looking for answers. They’re looking for relief. They’re looking for someone who understands the quiet, internal places where women tend to hold pain, memories, tension, and hope. Mercier Therapy is one of the most transformative forms of pelvic health bodywork I offer at Rebirth. It’s specific, intentional, anatomy-informed, and deeply supportive for women who feel disconnected … [Read more...]
When Do Babies Start Recognizing Faces
One of the most touching moments in the early days of becoming a parent is when your infant first looks at you and seems to really know who you are. It might sound incredible, but even from the second of their birth, babies begin to learn how to tell people apart by their faces. The development of a newborn's brain is such that it concentrates on recognizing faces; particularly the ones he/she is familiar with. In the first few days or weeks, there might be times when you notice your baby … [Read more...]
Why Does My Newborn Grunt So Much? — A Parent-Friendly, Fact-Based Guide
A parent to a newborn goes through several anxiety rushes in a day. Some of them you might be well-trained with from the numerous baby blogs and books you prepped on during pregnancy. But some of the things you discover your baby doing may put you into a spiral. All of it is normal when you are a new parent and your child can only babble in the name of words. Your little guy is all here in this world, his survival depending on you. So when you start hearing them making weird noises, it is … [Read more...]
Signs of Pregnancy While Breastfeeding: Early Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
A woman who is breastfeeding goes through many emotions. It is a time of healing for her body and it is a time that she is still responsible for providing nourishment to her child. During this time, getting pregnant again may seem very unlikely even though your body has not returned to its original cycle, but it is not impossible. A plenty of women don’t realise that they are pregnant during breastfeeding until they notice signs of pregnancy. In this article, we’ll walk through the key early … [Read more...]
Can Implantation Bleeding Be Mistaken for a Period?
Women who menstruate have developed a rhythm and pattern based on their periods over time, including how often they occur and what typically happens during the course of the monthly cycle. Sometimes, when a woman is expecting to have her monthly/period, it does not come at all, there may be indications that it may not be a typical menstruation but implantation bleeding. For example, if the amount of blood coming from the vagina is less than what is normal for a period or comes unexpectedly … [Read more...]
