The first time that your baby gets sick with a temperature can be just as upsetting for you as it is for your baby. But being in the know about what is considered normal, when to be concerned and how you can lower their temperature can help you to be prepared. Here, Dr Daniel Golshevsky, […]
New parents spend an awful lot of time gazing blissfully at the little being they brought into the world. And while it may not seem like it, your brand new baby is gazing straight back at you. “Babies can see from birth, but their vision is fuzzy,” says Karen Makin, optometric services manager at Bupa […]
Even though a lot of people expect to recognize the “perfect time” to have a baby, the reality is the timing may never feel totally perfect. But certain points in our lives are usually better than others to become a parent — like when you know you can meet your child’s needs and give them […]
Parenting can be joyful, rewarding, and life-changing — many parents say it’s the best decision they ever made. The loving bond you share with your kids and the pride you take in your child’s accomplishments can be really fulfilling. Raising a child not only takes a lot of love, it also takes a lot of […]
Your partner can play a big role, if you want them to. Encouragement and emotional support can be really helpful and important, especially if you’re making changes to your lifestyle as you get ready for pregnancy. Your partner or sperm donor’s health is also important when it comes to getting pregnant. Diet and lifestyle can […]
Probably not — high-risk pregnancies are pretty rare. There are many things that can happen during your pregnancy that you can’t control, and sometimes things go wrong for random or unknown reasons. However, there are lots of things you can do to help avoid problems and make sure you and your pregnancy stay as healthy […]
Few sounds are more delightful than a baby’s sweet voice. But baby tones not only enrapture us. New research suggests other babies enjoy hearing them too, even preferring them to our own high-pitched cooing. This research extends a unique body of experiments led by Linda Polka, professor at McGill University, Montreal, showing that “infant speech […]
Very few people can resist smiling at a newborn baby – signalling positive emotions, such as joy and interest. Of course, this is especially true for new parents. One study found that new mothers looked at their 16-hour-old babies 80 per cent of the time and smiled at them 34 per cent of the time. Sometimes newborn babies […]
Talking with your partner, someone in your family, a friend, a religious advisor, or a counselor can be helpful when you’re making a choice about an unplanned pregnancy. Asking other parents about the joys and struggles of parenting can also help you figure out if you’re ready to raise a child. But it’s good to […]
Family, relationships, money, school, work, life goals, personal beliefs, and the well-being of your future child — most people think carefully about all of these things before choosing to parent. But every person’s situation is different, and only you can decide what’s best in your case. Here are some things to ask yourself if you’re […]