by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 26, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Having a baby in the NICU is a difficult time in any parent’s life. Trying to balance your need to be with your baby in the NICU with responsibilities at home and work is challenging under the best circumstances. But when you have other young children at home, those...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 22, 2025 | NICU Heroes Podcast
Guest: Dr. Mark Bertin, Developmental Pediatrician Describe how ADHD affects the brain’s ability to self-regulate List two ways in which executive function may affect a NICU parent’s ability to comprehend medical information Name three effective evidence-based...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 17, 2025 | NICU Life, Siblings
Navigating the world of the NICU while caring for other children is hard. A NICU stay impacts the entire family, especially the siblings waiting at home who need reassurance, information and routine to feel secure. As the parent, there is grief in missing out on the...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 17, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Taneisha Stamps, Military NICU Mom The NICU and the military share common feelings of isolation, mental health challenges like PTSD, and dependence upon friends and co-workers for support. In this week’s episode, NICU military mom Taneisha Stamps shares her...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Sep 3, 2025 | NICU Babies Parent Support Podcast
Guest: Miss Freddy, Certified Professional Photo Organizer Professional photo organizer Miss Freddy addresses the emotional and logistical challenges of capturing and storing photos during a NICU stay. In this episode, we discuss what we wish we had known earlier—from...
