Carolyn Robertson

Carolyn Robertson is a parenting writer with a psychology degree from the University of British Columbia. With a decade of experience covering pregnancy, motherhood, and child development, she brings personal experience as a mother of three to her relatable and practical writing. She's a certified childbirth educator and trained doula, helping new parents prepare for childbirth and navigate the early weeks of parenthood. Carolyn lives with her family in Vancouver, Canada, where they enjoy hiking, camping, and exploring the great outdoors.

Teaching Children Empathy: A Guide to Developing Empathy in Children

by Carolyn Robertson

Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Prevalent Danger

If we work hard to raise empathetic children, they’ll develop a sense of inner strength that will protect them against outside influences beckoning them away from the proper choices. Empathy and “benevolent selfishness” are two intertwined traits that make up the heart of self-directed children — those who rely on their own inner voices rather … Read more about Teaching Children Empathy: A Guide to Developing Empathy in Children

Baby’s Brain: Educate yourself about babies brain developments

by Carolyn Robertson

Welcome to your baby’s control center! Take a tour of your newborn’s brain and learn just what’s going on in that little head. Your baby’s brain is made up of pinkish-gray, jelly-like tissue and controls all aspects of her central nervous system. The brain weighs about three pounds for an adult and just a few ounces for … Read more about Baby’s Brain: Educate yourself about babies brain developments

Bringing Home Mommy: Preparing for Your First Days with Baby

by Carolyn Robertson

It’s a good thing pregnancy takes a full nine months, because expectant parents need that much time to prepare for the big event. But in the rush to paint the nursery, buy baby furniture, and attend to the myriad details of bringing baby home, a mother’s needs can often get pushed to the bottom of … Read more about Bringing Home Mommy: Preparing for Your First Days with Baby

Balancing Act: 7 Ways Working Moms Make It Work

by Carolyn Robertson

What advice would you give to new moms going back to work

Balancing a toddler and a bottle in one arm and the coffee you’ve barely had a chance to sip in the other, with a diaper bag and briefcase slung over your shoulder, you twist your body to maneuver out the front door. And those are only the first few minutes of what working mothers face … Read more about Balancing Act: 7 Ways Working Moms Make It Work

Delivery Room Etiquette

by Carolyn Robertson

Dads in the Delivery Room Help or Hindrance

Although Miss Manners never got around to writing about childbirth, there still are a few rules for polite delivery room behavior. Once upon a time, before the first birth plan was drafted or parents learned their unborn children’s gender, laboring women were attended by nurses and delivered by doctors while nervous dads paced the hospital’s halls. The rooms were … Read more about Delivery Room Etiquette

The Real Mom’s Guide to Fighting Sleep Deprivation

by Carolyn Robertson

#Askanexpert: how can I get my baby to sleep through the night?

What new mom isn’t overwhelmed by lack of sleep? Get tips on how to combat these early, hazy days. Sleep deprivation is no joke. Although veteran moms regale their peers with stories of falling asleep at dinner or groggily loading dirty clothes into the dishwasher, many new moms bravely assume they can tough it out … Read more about The Real Mom’s Guide to Fighting Sleep Deprivation

12 Pregnancy Diet Essentials – The best foods for you and your baby

by Carolyn Robertson

The Perfect What to Eat When Pregnant Diet

Peanut butter? Milk? Fish? Find out what foods you should stock your pantry with for the next nine months. Nosh on our list of 12 delectible and healthy goodies to help both you and Baby get the nutrients you need throughout pregnancy. Protein Why you need it: Protein is essential to the very foundation of your … Read more about 12 Pregnancy Diet Essentials – The best foods for you and your baby

The Impact of Birth Weight on Baby’s Growth

by Carolyn Robertson

Wondering how your child’s birth weight will influence her growth and development? Learn how birth weight and baby growth can determine growth and development in your baby with important facts to help you decipher how your child fits into growth percentiles. The size of an infant at birth is determined by the mother’s nutrition and environmental conditions, … Read more about The Impact of Birth Weight on Baby’s Growth

No Pain, No Gain? Managing Back Problems during Pregnancy

by Carolyn Robertson

Why does back pain rank so high among the list of pregnancy ailments? Find out how you can prevent and manage this common problem. Although some women claim they’ve never felt better than when they were pregnant, it’s only natural for pregnant women to experience discomfort sometimes. Hormones, the weight of the fetus, and the exertion … Read more about No Pain, No Gain? Managing Back Problems during Pregnancy

How to Find the Right Bra during Pregnancy and Beyond

by Carolyn Robertson

Finding the right bra during your pregnancy may seem difficult. Consider buying a nursing bra that adjusts to the changes you’re experiencing and preps you for breastfeeding. Trying to find the right bra while you’re pregnant may seem impossible. Not only are your breasts changing size and shape regularly, but at times they can be … Read more about How to Find the Right Bra during Pregnancy and Beyond

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