Hi Friend!
Can you believe we are heading towards all the holidays, already? Happy October! I hope this season brings plenty of rest & relaxation. Take guilt free rest. We all pay good money to maintain our homes, take a nap in the middle of the day, sprawled across your bed. Binge watch that show you keep skipping over. Follow the rhythm of nature, it’s in place for a reason. While the rest of the world acts like they’ve lost their entire mind, you rest. I promise, you’re not missing a thing.
Friend! October is such an exciting month for me. Hispanic Heritage Month was an absolute vibe. On 10/21, I’ll be celebrating 25 years in healthcare. Twenty-five! Oh goodness, I am so proud of myself for making it this far. I shy away from celebrating myself but I can’t wait to raise a glass to one of my biggest accomplishments.
The following day, 10/22, is my granddaddy’s birthday-the very person who introduced me to science & healthcare when I was just a little person. I can’t thank him enough for being the one to guide me on this journey.
This month, I’ll be speaking at two upcoming events in Staten Island. I’ll be hosting Build A Dream Incubator’s (BADI) Other Stories event, where we will be honoring Motherhood with a capital M. And as a panelist at Eden II Program’s 2025 Annual Conference (at 2:30 pm) alongside some of my favorite people. My fellow business owners are also holding events throughout the season. Information & links are listed below.
October is Safe Sleep & SIDS Awareness Month. Protecting our babies’ safety starts with giving them a safe sleep space & placing them in the right sleep position. You’ll find helpful resources below to learn more about safe sleep.
If you see me around, please don’t hesitate to say hello! I love meeting new faces & connecting with community. If you see someone wearing a doula shirt & has a big floof of hair, that is probably me :)
Honoring Motherhood, Staten Island Edition
Join us for an intimate gathering honoring all the juicy goodness & transformation that comes with Motherhood. You can RSVP here.
Join us at the Hilton in Staten Island for Eden II’s 2025 Annual Conference, an opportunity to bring together families, professionals & community advocates in support of individuals with autism. Expect panel discussions, resource sharing, networking & insights into evidence-based practices like ABA, inclusive services & family support systems. Click here to learn more.
Loved Ones & Me Inclusive Play Date
A sensory-friendly group play date designed for young children of all abilities and their caregivers. Enjoy engaging activities in a supportive environment that encourages movement, social interaction, and joyful bonding for everyone! Ages: 3-6. Click here to RSVP. Next play date is on Wednesday, Oct 22nd.
Join Lady G, Financial Professional & Business Specialist, on October 23, 2025, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM for an evening of financial literacy insights, tax-free wealth strategies & networking with fellow small-business owners. Learn more about this event here.
On November 22nd, Jentuby for Women Empowerment & Eradication of Child Abuse Inc. proudly presents the Jentuby 2025 Conference—a life-changing event dedicated to empowering women and protecting children. This is more than just a gathering—it’s a movement for change, equipping attendees with tools, knowledge, and strategies to make a difference in today’s world. Join the event by clicking here.
October is Safe Sleep & SIDS Awareness Month
NYS OCFS Expanded Crib Distribution Program has distributed more than 20,000 cribs across New York State in the last year to support their safe sleep education & prevention of unsafe sleep deaths for vulnerable children of New York. The links below provide access to safe sleep resources for parents & caregivers of young children.
The US Department of Health and Human Services SIDS Awareness Month Outreach Toolkit provides families & caregivers resources that encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.
-New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Infant Safe Sleep Toolkit
The American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep webpage offers a wide variety of videos, policy statements & evidence-based recommendations to help pediatricians & healthcare professionals provide education & guidance to parents & caregivers on infant safe sleep.
Watch these new videos that demonstrate how to respond to families and caregivers in a culturally sensitive, informative, and non-judgmental way to reinforce the critical message of practicing safe infant sleep.
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee has resources, tools & links with information about safe infant sleep and breastfeeding.
Cribs for Kids has resources to prevent infant sleep-related deaths by educating parents and caregivers on the importance of practicing safe sleep. Click here to learn more.
The Claire Bear Foundation has several safe sleep tips, videos and other resources to enhance infant safety and reduce infant mortality through education and outreach regarding safe sleep practices; offer comprehensive family support; and address disparities in race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors to reduce the incidence of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death through both direct and indirect service.