From crying to colic to gas, here are a few calming techniques that will help soothe a fussy baby. Soothing a Fussy Baby Babies cry for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s easy to calm them down: All it takes is a feeding, a burp, a diaper change or your calm voice and gentle touch. But […]
Whether you’re bathing a newborn or a slightly bigger bundle, washing a baby can be a risky business. Here’s how to make tub time simple, safe and fun. Sure, washing a baby isn’t rocket science, but there are some strategies that’ll make the process even easier for both of you. Ready to rub-a-dub-dub? Use this […]
Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Here are nine child-rearing tips that can help you feel more fulfilled as a parent. 1. Boosting Your Child’s Self-Esteem Kids start developing their sense of self as babies […]
When was the last time you heard a curmudgeonly adult complain that kids today have it easy? Results from this year’s National Poll on Children’s Health were released in April, suggesting that many adults — both parents and nonparents — think that children today are experiencing more stress, and worse mental health, than when they themselves were […]
Pregnancy is a life event (divided into three trimesters of 13 weeks each) that entails substantial physiological and psychological adjustments for the mother. Within each trimester, numerous adaptations occur with the end-goal of facilitating the growth of the fetus. The most apparent are physical and physiological changes to accommodate the growing fetus and prepare for […]
A number of epidemiological studies support a link between air quality and poor health outcomes, and researchers are searching for explanations in the lab. Air pollution contributes to 4.2 million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization, with 91 percent of the world population living in areas where it is greater than the limits […]