Author Archives: Dr. Elena Mikalsen

This Calculator Shows You How Much Sleep You’ve Lost Since Becoming A Parent — Scary Mommy

Like we really needed confirmation of all our lost sleep It’s no secret that when we have a baby there will inevitably be many sleepless nights. And even when we do “sleep,” it is never, ever as soundly as we did pre-baby because we are constantly interrupted when our kid can’t reach their pacifier orContinue reading “This Calculator Shows You How Much Sleep You’ve Lost Since Becoming A Parent — Scary Mommy”

Rates of Teen Girls’ Suicides Have Doubled

You may have noticed headlines in the last 24 hours discussing that, according to the CDC, the rates of suicide for teen girls ages 15-19 have recently doubled. While this is very troubling, what concerns me even more is that the rates of suicide for girls ages 10-14 have tripled. Here are some other statistics:Continue reading “Rates of Teen Girls’ Suicides Have Doubled”

Here Are The AAP’s New Car Seat Guidelines — Scary Mommy

They’re providing concise info on seats for every age group The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its guidelines on car seat usage and safety. The concise information is helping parents breathe a sigh of relief, because let’s be real — what parenting choice is more confusing and full of conflicting information than car seat… viaContinue reading “Here Are The AAP’s New Car Seat Guidelines — Scary Mommy”

Scientist Says Dirt Is Good For Kids, Moms Everywhere Rejoice — Scary Mommy

Baby’s pacifier fell on the floor? Go ahead and lick it, guilt-free Sanitizing and sterilizing your little one’s environment is just one of any parent’s most natural instincts. We don’t want our precious little angels exposed to dirt and bacteria, especially when they’re babies. Who among us hasn’t instantly washed off a pacifier that fell… viaContinue reading “Scientist Says Dirt Is Good For Kids, Moms Everywhere Rejoice — Scary Mommy”