The stress of bringing up kids, especially when you and your partner have different child-rearing strategies, can put a strain on your romantic relationship. Diverging parenting philosophies often lead to frequent power struggles. Your partner goes to the baby’s room every time he hears a whimper while you would like her to learn to self-soothe. He lets the kids play…
The second trimester is the most amazing one. Nausea and sleepiness subside, and you will feel like floating when you experience the thrilling tickles that are your baby’s movements inside your belly. 1. Take care of your body You will feel invigorated once the first trimester comes to an end. What should you do with the renewed energy? Research shows…
An exhilarating feeling of the unknown embraces you when you discover that you are pregnant. But this is too quickly replaced by down-to-earth symptoms like morning nausea and increased need for sleep. Then, little by little, as the knowledge of pregnancy sinks in, a plan for pregnancy and for life after baby emerges in your mind. We are here to…
Jealousy between siblings is a fact of life. Though it is difficult for parents to witness it, it’s common for children under seven to say things like: Do you even care about me anymore? I hate that baby, and I hate you! I don’t want a sister! Pinching, kicking, teasing, arguing, fighting over toys and grades are all signs of…
Most parents believe that loving their children means quite literally, always being there for them. During babyhood, they try, without any luck, to put the baby to sleep for 3 hours straight. During toddlerhood, they avoid tantrums by buying yet another toy. But it gets harder to keep children happy yet set boundaries as they grow. What is the best…
In a 2014 study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, researchers have found that children with well-established bedtime routines have higher than average social and emotional skills. By knowing their schedule ahead, children should not feel anxious about what comes next and, in turn, can focus on learning new things. This creates the grounds for superior school…
It’s 11.45pm. You are feeling drained out after trying for the last one hour and a half to put the baby to sleep. Now you have to rest as well (so no time for a shower) because she will wake up in one hour at most. And 4 or 5 more times before the sun rises. What is happening to…
It’s not easy to breastfeed. Otherwise, formula milk manufacturers would get out of business. Breastfeeding can cause excruciating pain in the first weeks, cracked nipples, unquenchable thirst, and rock-hard breasts. But, on the bight side, all these drawbacks are generally temporary, and breastfeeding comes with a lot of long-term benefits for both mother and child. Breastfeeding benefits The most significant…
The rate of twin births has spiked 76 percent in the last 30 years to almost 34 per 1000 live births in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The continuous improvement in reproduction technologies has played a significant role in this evolution. Are you one the mommies expecting twins? Then you need to get ready now…
It’s a fact. Caring for an autistic child is difficult. Sometimes it seems like you are walking through a minefield. Every day, parents fear they may trigger a major meltdown. From ignoring unwritten social rules to exhibiting repetitive behavior and communication impairments, the mind of a child with autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) remains a mystery to us, parents…