The Journal

Essays on the craft of care.

Published quarterly. Written by faculty, alumni, and visiting practitioners.

March 2026On Practice

The Quiet Hour: Why the First Night Matters Most

What we have learned, after a thousand first nights, about presence, stillness, and the rhythm of a household just changed.

by Dr. Mei-Lan Chen
February 2026Tradition

Re-reading the 月子: A Curriculum of Care

Confinement traditions read alongside contemporary evidence—what holds, what bends, and what we keep teaching.

by Hannah Kim
January 2026Field Notes

From Beijing to Boston: A Bilingual Practice

An alumna's letter on building a practice across two cultures, two languages, and one quiet vocation.

by Lina Tan
December 2025Faculty

What We Mean When We Say 'Evidence'

A short essay on reading research with the patience it deserves.

by Anika Patel, RN