Parenting Mentor expert reviewer
Dr. Priya Desai, DNP, IBCLC
Maternal–Infant Health Specialist (Expert Contributor)
Nurse practitioner and lactation consultant specializing in newborn feeding, postpartum support, and infant sleep foundations.
DNP (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing); IBCLC; RN/APRN (as applicable by state)
Professional background
Experience and perspective
Dr. Priya Desai is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who focuses on early postpartum care and infant feeding challenges. She earned her DNP from Johns Hopkins University (Johns Hopkins School of Nursing), with clinical training centered on maternal–infant health and patient education. At Parenting Mentor, Dr. Desai reviews and contributes content on breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, milk supply concerns, newborn schedules, and postpartum recovery—making sure advice is safe, inclusive, and realistic for different family situations.
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Articles reviewed by Dr. Priya Desai, DNP, IBCLC
My Teen Daughter Says She Has No Friends at School: Boundaries, Conversation Scripts, and When to Get Help
Help your teen navigate loneliness with calm conversation scripts, healthy boundaries, confidence-building steps, and clear signs it’s time for professional help.
My Teen Has No Friends: Boundaries, Conversation Scripts, and When to Get Help
Learn why teens pull away socially, how to talk without pushing, set healthy boundaries, and spot warning signs that signal professional support.
What Good Parents Do Every Day When Kids Push Back (Scripts + 10-Minute Checklist)
A practical daily routine for handling pushback: calm scripts, quick connection ideas, and boundaries that build cooperation without power struggles.
Helping Your Child Make Friends at a New School: School-Ready Scripts, Teacher Email, and Checklists
Practical school-focused steps to help your child connect at a new school, including teacher collaboration, friendship scripts, and warning signs to watch.
Newborn Essentials Checklist: What You Actually Need for the First 8 Weeks
A practical first-8-weeks newborn checklist with a shopping timeline, safe-sleep basics, and skip-it tips so you buy less and feel prepared.
When Your Daughter Is Excluded at School: What to Do (Teacher Steps + Checklists)
Practical school-focused steps to help your daughter handle exclusion: what to ask teachers, what to document, and how to build safer friendships.
My Teen Son Has No Friends in High School: Boundaries, Conversation Scripts, and When to Get Help
Practical ways to support a teen who feels friendless—set healthy boundaries, use calm conversation scripts, spot warning signs, and know when to …
How to Spend Quality Time With Kids When You’re Tired: A Simple 20-Minute Connection Plan
Use a simple 20-minute plan to connect with your child even on busy days, with quick scripts, low-prep activities, and a no-guilt …
Social Skills for Kids: What to Do If Your Child Has No Friends (Age-by-Age Help + Scripts)
Learn practical, age-by-age steps to help your child build friendships, handle exclusion, and practice social scripts—plus when to seek professional help.
What Do Little Kids Need Most After a Long Day? A Simple Connection Checklist for Parents
Learn what young kids need most after school or daycare, with quick scripts and routines to reduce meltdowns and build closeness.
How to Help a Shy Child Make Friends: A 10-Step Playdate Plan (With Scripts)
A practical 10-step plan to help a shy child join play, handle rejection, and build one real friendship, with simple scripts and …
What Kids Want From Parents When They’re Upset: 10 Needs + What to Say
Learn 10 things kids want from parents during tough moments, plus simple scripts and a quick checklist to respond with calm, connection, …