So today I decided to feed Max and Tilda and thought it would be nice to have Nova join them so I could see how much she’d retained from her training. To my surprise, Nova was reluctant to listen, lacked enthusiasm, and wasn’t willing to work for her food. That immediately told me one thing: the consistency has stopped. This is exactly why I always say training doesn’t end after a few weeks, it has to be maintained. I often hear people say, “Just let the dog eat, you’re being too strict.” But as

When a baby carries tension in their jaw, neck, or trunk, it shows up everywhere. The latch. The mood. The sleep. The comfort nursing that never actually feels comfortable for either of you. Infant massage and bodywork aren’t clinical tools. When we release tension in the right places, babies can: ✔ Open wider at the breast or bottle ✔ Create a more effective seal ✔ Coordinate suck-swallow-breathe more smoothly ✔ Drop out of that fight-or-flight state ✔ Sleep longer, fuss less, and feel more set

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