Roshelle Zielinski

Bringing a newborn into the world is an exhilarating experience, full of joy, discovery, and, inevitably, a few challenges. Among the myriads of adjustments, one less talked about but often puzzling and distressing is infant dyschezia. I’d like to share my journey and learnings about this condition to offer clarity and support to other parents navigating similar waters. What is Infant Dyschezia? Infant dyschezia is a condition that can cause significant distress for both babies and their...

Growing long thicker hair

For years, I thought a clean home meant a cabinet full of chemical-laden cleaners. Like many, I grew up associating that “fresh clean smell” with strong fragrances. The lemony-pine cloud in the air felt comforting until I flipped those bottles over one day. I realized I couldn’t pronounce half the ingredients. That was my wake-up call. I began to ask questions: Why are these ingredients hidden under long, scientific names? Why does my head hurt after scrubbing the bathroom? What are these...