The Foundation of Health: Five Daily Behaviors to Transform Your Life
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 08/11/2024Discover how sleep, nourishing food, regular movement, stress management, and social connection form the foundation of vibrant health. By incorporating these simple yet powerful behaviors into your daily routine, you can boost your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Embrace these practices to live a balanced, compassionate, and fulfilling life.
Choosing Curiosity Over Fear: Moving Closer to Belonging
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 06/11/2024Explore how curiosity, compassion, and action can counter fear and division in our society. This post reflects on the need to ground ourselves in our values, unite through love, and restore our shared humanity in the face of systemic challenges.
Child Maltreatment in the NICU: Recognizing the Unseen Harms
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 09/10/2024This blog post explores the often overlooked forms of child maltreatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), emphasizing the importance of trauma-informed developmental care. From inadequate pain management and prolonged parental separation to lack of sleep protection and frightening feeding experiences, the post highlights how unintentional harm can impact preterm babies. It also underscores the critical role of compassionate collaborative care in supporting both the emotional well-being of infants and their families. Through a trauma-informed lens, this post calls for a balance of science and soul in neonatal care, ensuring that every baby has the opportunity to thrive
The Vital Role of Respect in the NICU: Building a Foundation of Trust and Compassion
By: Mary Coughlin Published on: 15/09/2024This post explores how respect is the cornerstone of compassionate care in the NICU. This blog post delves into the importance of honoring the dignity of every baby, family, and clinician, and how respectful interactions foster trust, healing, and collaboration. By prioritizing respect, we create a supportive and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and empowered, ultimately enhancing the well-being of our tiniest patients and their families.
