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Join host Cameron English as he sits down with Dr. Chuck Dinerstein to break down these stories on Episode 45 of the Science Dispatch podcast:
Ideology, not medical reality, and activism have infected much of modern parenting these days.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released their 2018 breastfeeding report card.
World Breastfeeding Week is upon us which means it is that time of year for the release of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF-led Global Breastfeeding Collective’s report and
“At all costs” breastfeeding messages are a consistent refrain from
Misperceptions abound surrounding infant nutrition and what is best for baby.
The jury is not out on infant feeding and what is ideal for the baby, yet the desire to pathologize deviating from exclusive breastfeeding or the so-called “perfect” age to start solids is stronger than ever.
The Boogyman, a vestige of many childhoods, was an amorphous monster. And while his outline was unclear, his purpose wasn’t; it was to frighten kids into obedience.
Nothing irritates me more than using a disaster like a hurricane Harvey to propel a political agenda. Be informative, wonderful. Be supportive, even better. Be encouraging, yes!