Tonya Sakowicz
After a successful career as a newborn care specialist and owning a nanny agency in Seattle, Tonya turned her focus towards professionalizing, empowering and developing the newborn care specialist community. Together with her husband Todd, she founded Newborn Care Solutions in 2015. Todd, her biggest cheerleader, saw the potential in the vision and its early success, and left a career in real estate and business consulting to provide strategy, the technological know-how and business acumen to support Tonya’s science-backed, educationally-focused organization. Newborn Care Solutions has trained over 5k newborn care specialists, won multiple awards, and several press interviews and mentions. Tonya has received accolades from DEMA, INA, business coaching programs and more.
Choosing Your Baby’s Healthcare Provider: Key Considerations for New Parents
One of the first important decisions you’ll make as a new parent is choosing a healthcare provider for your baby. The right provider can be a valuable resource, offering guidance and support as your...
Embrace a Joyful and Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holiday season is here, and while we all dream of picture-perfect celebrations, the reality can often be quite different. Instead of the stress and challenges that sometimes accompany the holidays, let's focus on...
The Dangers of Baby Napping in a Car Seat
As parents, we often find ourselves on the go, and it’s not uncommon for our little ones to doze off in their car seats. While it might seem harmless or even convenient, letting your...
Safe Sleep: Essential Tips for Peaceful and Secure Sleep
Ensuring your baby’s safety during sleep is a top priority for any parent. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides a set of guidelines designed to create a safe sleep environment and reduce the...
The Role of a Newborn Care Specialist in Combating Postpartum Depression
Becoming a parent is a profound and transformative experience, but it can also be overwhelming, especially in the early days and weeks after birth. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects many new parents, making the transition...
The Healing Power of Nursing: How Nursing While Ill Benefits Both Baby and Mother
Nursing is often hailed as one of the most precious bonds between a mother and her baby, providing essential nourishment, immunity, and comfort. But what happens when illness strikes? Contrary to popular belief, nursing...
Safeguarding Your Baby’s Digital Footprint: Navigating Social Media Safety as a New Parent
The arrival of a new baby is a joyous occasion, marked by celebrations, cuddles, and the inevitable flood of inquiries from family and friends eager to share in your happiness. In today's digital age,...
The Importance of Postpartum Care
In cultures around the world, the postpartum period is a time when new mothers are given exceptional care, support, and nourishment. These practices acknowledge the importance of postpartum care and the immense physical and...
Preparing for a Worry-Free Outing Without Your New Baby
Taking some time for yourself is essential, even as a new parent. While your baby is undeniably precious, stepping out without them can be beneficial for both of you. However, it's natural to feel...
Refresh Your Travel Experience: Navigating Time Zone Changes with Kids
Embarking on a family adventure soon? Brace yourself for the reality check: time zone changes. They can be a real headache, especially for our little ones. But fear not! Let's explore some savvy strategies...
Adding Exercise into Your Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
We all “know” that exercise is good for our physical and mental health, but often we do not prioritize it and often say: life gets in the way, it's hard to make time, it...
Swaddling Your Newborn
We all hear the stories about new parent exhaustion; we also hear those stories about that baby who “slept through the night from day one” and we often wonder what the secret is to...
Postpartum Support Can Look Like Many Things
A new baby brings great joy to a family in so many ways. They also bring more responsibilities along with that joy and sometimes, in an effort to meet all those needs, a new...