Tonya Sakowicz

Sleep is one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood aspects of newborn care. Families enter parenthood expecting a clear path forward, yet quickly realize that newborn sleep is not […]

If you’ve ever stood over a sleeping newborn and thought, “Are they waking up?”—you’re not alone. One of the most misunderstood aspects of newborn behavior is something called active sleep. […]

We get questions about our trainings, as well as others, all the time. Because of that, we want to provide some solid, honest guidance on how to evaluate which program […]

How to Market Yourself as a Newborn Care Specialist If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable with the idea of “marketing yourself,” you’re not alone. Many Newborn Care Specialists enter this field […]

The First Weeks Are Not Just About Care. They Are About Connection. There is something happening in the first weeks of a baby’s life that you cannot see. It’s not […]

The Missing Piece Most Caregivers and Parents Don’t Realize They Need There is a moment every caregiver experiences at some point. It’s late.The baby isn’t settling.And despite everything you know, […]

Every year, International Nanny Training Day gives us a moment to pause and reflect on the work you do every single day. And what we’ve seen, time and time again, […]

There is a moment right after birth that often gets overlooked in conversation, but it is one of the most critical periods in a newborn’s life. The first 48 hours […]

International Nanny Training Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a reminder of the professionalism, dedication, and impact that caregivers bring into families every single day. […]

Quick Answer Caregiver presence—your tone, body language, and emotional regulation—directly influences a newborn’s nervous system and a family’s sense of trust. Skilled caregivers focus not only on tasks, but on […]