Category Archives: Happiest Baby Program

Childbirth Class

Because of work commitments I am not offering the childbirth class at this time. If you are in need of a class please feel free to contact me and I can help connect you with local resources. In some situations … Continue reading

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Tips For New Dads From a Father of Six

So you’re going to be a father! Here’s a quick primer of tips and tricks for new dads. day zero Today was an amazing day. Your beautiful wife just delivered your baby! It was incredible. She was incredible. And while … Continue reading

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Infant Massage

I’m excited to read through this new book, Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents. I ordered it from Paperback Swap! (Update – fun, I’m also getting this one from Paperback: Loving Hands: The Traditional Art of Baby Massage) I … Continue reading

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Sweet Postpartum Visits | Denton Birth Photography

That was his expression as he gazed up at his mom. Is that not the sweetest thing? He’s less than 2 weeks old. Today was my final postpartum visit for certification, woo-hoo! I drove home thinking, “I cannot believe I … Continue reading

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Happiest Baby Bag

(Cutie patootie in front of some of my supplies!) I wrote about my birth doula bag and my postpartum doula bag and big sibling bag and now I’m writing about my Happiest Baby bag! Though I’ll be bringing a few … Continue reading

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Certified Happiest Baby Educator!!

I’m official!!

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Your Amazing Newborn

I thought this book was fascinating, and here are some quotes I loved: Many people misunderstand the process of bonding and give too literal a meaning to the word bonding, as though it were a mechanical process – the “epoxy … Continue reading

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Newborn vs. Four Month Old

As part of The Happiest Baby program we discuss with parents the contrast between the newborn we imagine and a REAL newborn. Many people, not having experienced much hands on care with a baby, have the image of a newborn … Continue reading

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POSTPARTUM Doula & Happiest Baby Services!

While the idea of certifying as a postpartum doula was in the back of my mind, it was just this weekend that I decided to look further into the program. After much discussion and talking with my program director and … Continue reading

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The Happiest Baby on the Block

So years ago my father sent out an email to the children (there are seven siblings) and tells us about a story he heard on the radio (it must have been NPR) about The Happiest Baby on the Block: The … Continue reading

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