My niece had a baby last summer. Since I’m a developmental psychologist, I just had to ask her, “How’s it going?” Her answer had a quiet and whimsical grace. “There is nothing more beautiful in this world than his smile,” she said. “Or watching him discover something new. Last night he found the upper register […]
From the moment you know you are pregnant or are part of a pregnant partnership, you are a parent. Even if the pregnancy ends in miscarriage, abortion, or giving the child up for adoption, the memory and effect of having started a new life will be with you always. If you birth or adopt a […]
As I unpack onesies and organize chew toys in preparation for my next baby, I’m having flashbacks to my first time raising a newborn. Embarrassing flashbacks. Given what I now know about babies and kids, I can’t believe I made so many first time mom mistakes. I’m sure I’ll screw up in new ways this time, especially […]
Oftentimes, you will hear older women talk of the joys of having your children close together. “They will get along better the closer they are together.” I’ve heard many say that three years apart is perfect! But, there are things that they don’t tell you about being pregnant and having a toddler. So, if you’re thinking […]
Kids Just Love Saying No to Everything Have you Noticed that your Baby is Saying a lot of NO these days ??? “NO” word is something that every kid loves to use be it a toddler or a baby just started talking. Sometimes we got so frustrated by kids saying NO to everything. Kids these days have NO as answers for everything […]
Don’t Mix Alcohol and Pregnancy – FAQs Alcohol and Pregnancy – Once the Women’s found out that She is Pregnant, she should immediately stop the Consumption of Alcohol and Smoke. Many Pregnant Ladies are much aware of the Side Effects of Drinking Alcohol Before and During pregnancy, but still, they play with their Body and Mind. It is advised that Pregnant Ladies […]
Striking the perfect balance between too strict and too lenient, authoritative parents enjoy kids who are well rounded, feel respected and valued, and possess good behavior too. Learn the pros and cons of authoritative parenting. Authoritative parents are the ones who somehow manage to strike a perfect balance between disciplinarian and pushover. They’re warm and […]
Find a spot for your “Mom of the Year” trophy because it’s all the small things you do daily that make the biggest difference. 1. Play make-believe with books. If you own an Elf on the Shelf, you know the power that pretend can have on kids’ behavior. It may impact their reading, too, finds a study […]
You’ve gone through pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and now you’re ready to go home and begin life with your baby. Once home, though, you might feel like you have no idea what you’re doing! These tips can help even the most nervous first-time parents feel confident about caring for a newborn in no time. Getting Help […]
Mothering daughters is so much more than sparkles, shopping sprees, and princesses. It’s so much deeper. It’s being in awe of how strong her personality is, and if it isn’t, it’s giving her the tools to build confidence to become strong, so she’s never afraid to use her voice to stand up for herself and others. It’s watching her nurture her siblings. […]