When I first became a mom I had a lot of of ideas on what “perfect parenting” looked like. I have since learned there is no such thing. Every family is different, every child is different, and every mom is different. What works for one may not work for another. From breastfeeding to bottle feeding, from sleep training to co-sleeping, from herbs and supplements to Tylenol and Benadryl - sometimes the “right” answer will look different for every family and every situation. And that’s okay!

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My name is Alex, and after remerging to social media after multiple years off I was shocked to find how judgmental both sides of the spectrum can be - “crunchy” and “conventional.” My heart behind this page was to create a judgement-free, evidence-based placed for mom’s to navigate through making better decisions for their family.

 

I grew up in a home with a holistic dentist dad, and a first generation American mom (German/Ukrainian) - which has allowed me to have a very unique perspective on life and health.

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In addition to raising my two children, I also work with my dad in his holistic, airway-centered practice. I am extremely passionate about airway/sleep health and proper jaw development, especially when it comes to babies and children. You will find me writing a lot about that here.

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I am NOT a medical provider of any sort, but I do a ton of research in my work for my dad. I also work with airway-dentists throughout the country (and even internationally) through my dad's teaching center (where I also work), as well as myofunctional therapists. All my content in this category is almost always provided by them or run by them. 

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I have become a firm believer in holistic medicine of the mind, body, and spirit…and the power of breathing and sleep. However, I am also a firm believer that there is a lot of good in conventional medicine as well. I love to use these two mindsets when it comes to my research and decisions on parenting, babies, and kids – and I’m hoping to share my findings and experiences with you!