Finding trustworthy parenting advice can feel like searching for a sippy cup lid at 6 AM (you know it's somewhere, but where?!). That's why we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Kate Roche to Riley's Clinical Advisory Board! 🎉

As parents ourselves, we understand the importance of having access to evidence-based guidance that doesn't make you feel judged for that third cup of coffee. Dr. Kate embodies exactly what we value at Riley - the perfect blend of scientific expertise and real-world parenting experience.

Who is Dr. Kate Roche?

Dr. Kate isn't just bringing impressive credentials to our team (though her Harvard Medical School and MIT education certainly qualify!). She's bringing her perspective as:

• A practicing pediatric neurologist with expertise in brain development
• A specialist in neurodevelopmental disorders
• A mom navigating the wild adventure of raising two toddlers
• The newly appointed Director of Riley's Clinical Advisory Board

What makes Dr. Kate particularly special is her dedication to translating complex neurodevelopmental science into practical advice parents can use. No jargon, no judgment - just straightforward guidance backed by research.

What This Means for Riley Families

Dr. Kate's expertise in pediatric neurology and brain development will help shape Riley's approach to supporting healthy child development. Her clinical knowledge, combined with personal experience raising two little ones, means our guidance will be:

• Scientifically sound yet accessible
• Developmentally appropriate
• Practical for real-life implementation
• Empathetic to the challenges parents face

We believe that understanding the "why" behind your child's behaviors and development empowers you to make confident parenting decisions. Dr. Kate's expertise will help us deliver even more of that research-backed insight you've come to expect from Riley.

Conclusion

Adding Dr. Kate Roche to our Clinical Advisory Board represents our ongoing commitment to providing parents with the most reliable, empathetic, and science-backed guidance possible. Her combination of Harvard-level expertise and in-the-trenches parenting experience makes her the perfect addition to the Riley family.

Parenting isn't about being perfect (thank goodness!). It's about having good information and support when you need it most. With Dr. Kate helping to guide our content and approach, you can feel even more confident turning to Riley for answers during those "is this normal?" moments.

We couldn't be more excited about this new chapter at Riley, where cutting-edge science meets real-world parenting wisdom. Welcome aboard, Dr. Kate!