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 […]
1. What you do matters. Whether it’s your own health behaviors or the way you treat other people, your children are learning from what you do. “This is one of the most important principles,” Steinberg explains. “What you do makes a difference…Don’t just react on the spur of the moment. Ask yourself, What do I […]
It all begins with love—that powerful bond between you and your baby. A healthy attachment sets the stage for your baby’s healthy development. Such an attachment helps to shape your baby’s brain pathways. And the confidence he gains from this loving connection gives him the confidence he needs to try new things and acquire new skills. (He knows […]
When we Talk about Newborn Baby Care, then it’s got important for Parents not to make Silly Parenting Mistakes, which can turn into a Deadly Situation. You must be surprised to hear that educated parents are in the top list of people who make these silly parenting mistakes. As they think that they know everything in this digital […]
When you or a family member experience health issues, this can be a huge stressor. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law passed in 1993, was designed to alleviate some of those stressors by allowing employees to balance their work demands and family responsibilities. Ultimately, under FMLA, a person is able to care for their […]
Many adults enter the childcare profession as a way to be with their own children while earning an income by providing quality care for others’ kids. Some of these individuals find the career rewarding and enriching and choose to remain in the profession even after their kids enter school. Before deciding to go into this career, […]
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 […]