Author Archives: Jennifer Palmer PT, DPT

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Many parents stress about night weaning as they realize it may be the only way they can “officially” sleep through the night. Unfortunately, I see many families rush into this too soon, not understanding that there are many other foundational day to day things that can be addressed before night weaning begins. I personally don’tContinue reading “Is It Time To Night Wean?”

Dear mama, I know you’re tired. I know you’re worried about your baby developing properly. I know you would do anything and everything you could to make sure your child succeeds. You’ve read all about drowsy but awake, all about linking sleep cycles, and all about sleeping through the night. You’ve read that you needContinue reading “Normal Infant Sleep”

Here are a few of the things we have used/needed while traveling with our daughter: Portable High Chair Portable bathtub Non-toxic, human friendly cleaner – they have a travel size! (Branch Basics) White Noise Pack N Play First Aid Kit Sleep Sack (We love Burt’s Bees Baby) I’ve linked everything to Amazon – but truthfullyContinue reading “Item Recs – Travel and Night Weaning Books”

If there’s anything I’ve learned as a new mom, it’s that you have to GO WITH THE FLOW. I’ve been surrounded by social media, friends, family members who tell me “you have to do this,” and “don’t do this.” For the most part, everyone means well.. but let me tell you something.. MY BABY ISContinue reading “The Fourth Trimester”

Okay, so obviously since I wrote about all of my pregnancy essentials, I also wanted to write about the things I’ve found truly valuable in my postpartum journey so far. Of course you’re going to get a few things from the hospital, but I’ve discovered that being armed with these goods has made this transitionContinue reading “Postpartum Essentials”

Hey Everyone! I decided to put a running list together of all the things that have helped me get through pregnancy so far. I’m currently 18 weeks and finally have started to feel a little more energized and less nausea — woo! I’m sure the list below will update as I continue on, but forContinue reading “Pregnancy Essentials”

Okay, so let me say a few things first here. First off, I am not a skincare expert. I am just a girl who has suffered with acne FOREVER and I am tired of it. I have trialed so many things and I think I am finally finding some relief! Second, I have chosen toContinue reading “My SkinCare Fails (and Lessons Learned)”

Well it had been awhile since I traveled outside of the country (almost a year!) and I was certainly getting antsy for an adventure.. so off to Colombia we went! People keep asking me – why Colombia? Honestly, Scott and I never really had a “honeymoon” so I wanted to go somewhere warm, but IContinue reading “Leave Your Shoes, Take Everything Else: Cartagena, Colombia”