The Realistic Guide To Setting Screen Time Boundaries During Summer Break
Dr. Lauren Loquasto, senior vice president of The Goddard School, explains that screens are now a core part of children’s learning and social interaction, not just passive entertainment. In Goddard classrooms, technology is used intentionally within an inquiry‑based framework to extend curiosity rather than replace hands‑on play. Loquasto offers parents a realistic summer plan that blends imaginative activities with purposeful screen time, emphasizing adult co‑engagement, child choice, clear expectations, and modeling healthy device habits. The guide stresses that intentional, high‑quality digital experiences can support development when balanced with offline play.
PPD Makes Bonding Harder Than You Expect
Post‑partum depression (PPD) affects roughly one in eight new mothers in the United States and often makes bonding with a newborn feel unusually distant or flat. Therapists identify five core drivers: emotional blunting, abrupt hormonal shifts—especially reduced oxytocin—heightened anxiety, overwhelming...
How To Support A New Mom Who’s Struggling
Postpartum depression affects roughly one in eight U.S. mothers, often hidden behind a "fine" façade. Experts advise proactive, low‑effort check‑ins and specific offers of help rather than vague well‑meaning statements. Avoiding clichés and using validating language can make a struggling...
Why So Many Moms With PPD Feel Like They’re Failing
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects roughly one in eight U.S. mothers, often leaving them with a pervasive sense of failure. The article outlines three core drivers: emotional disconnection from the baby, relentless social‑media comparison, and the stigma of a mental‑health diagnosis....
6 Questions That May Help Expecting Moms Choose Their Delivery Hospital
Choosing a delivery hospital involves more than proximity; expectant mothers should evaluate NICU capabilities, emergency C‑section readiness, specialist coordination, care philosophy, and postpartum resources. Inova Health System in Northern Virginia exemplifies a comprehensive approach, offering a nationally ranked Level IV NICU,...
Can Postpartum Depression Start Months After Birth? Experts Explain
Postpartum depression (PPD) can surface months after birth, with research showing onset as late as 12 months postpartum. While the DSM‑5 limits PPD to the first four weeks, clinicians often treat any depression arising within the first year as postpartum‑related....