Why Do Babies Resist Naps? (and What To Do About It)
If your baby has suddenly started resisting naps, you’re not alone. As a mother of two and a long-time pediatric sleep consultant, I…
If your baby has suddenly started resisting naps, you’re not alone. As a mother of two and a long-time pediatric sleep consultant, I…
Key points: Authoritative parenting combines warmth and limits, using positive reinforcement and reasoning instead of harsh punishments. Key differences between authoritative and authoritarian…
Key points: Night terrors differ from nightmares, occurring when children are partially awake, often with no recollection the next day. Episodes, lasting 5-20…
Key points: Prioritize Parental Well-being: parental mental health impacts baby’s wellbeing and the cyclical relationship between parent and baby emotions. Newborn Care Tips:…
Key points: Quality time with parents is crucial for a child’s development, especially during COVID-19 disruptions. Reading together daily can enhance language skills…
Key points: Babies progress quickly in their first few months, with newfound hand coordination allowing them to interact with their surroundings. Between 3…
Key points: Baby colic is common, often occurring in the evenings during the first weeks after birth. If your baby’s irritability worsens with…
Key points:1. Differentiate between vomiting and spitting up: spitting up is normal, occurring in small amounts without effort or crying.2. If spitting up…
Key points:1. Flu is common in babies and can occur up to 7 times in their first year.2. Symptoms include cough, headache, congestion,…
Key points:1. Babies need a lot of sleep during the early months.2. The safest sleeping position is on their back.3. Sudden Infant Death…
Key points: Motherhood goes beyond being just a mom, especially during challenging times. Coping strategies include embracing creativity, bonding through activities, and fostering…
Key points: Executive function involves working memory, self-control, and mental flexibility. It starts developing in early childhood through cognitive, physical, emotional, and linguistic…
Key points: Prevention Tips for Families: Stress handwashing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and no face-touching. Manage screen time, disinfect surfaces, and maintain a calm atmosphere….
Key points: Dancing helps in developing the thinking and gross motor skills of a child. Parents can start fostering their child’s musical and…
Key points: Serve and return are back and forth interactions between a parent and a child, where the adults share the little one’s…
As your due date gets closer and closer, so does the decisions about your method of childbirth. There are so many things to…
Ask any new parent how they’re doing, and a good percentage will reply that they are sleep-deprived. Getting a good night’s sleep can…
Key points: Kicking a ball is a significant physical and motor milestone for children around two years old. The development of kicking starts…
Key points:1. Your child’s physical skills, muscle control, balance, and coordination are developing.2. Progressing from one skill to the next is a sign…
Key points:1. Your child’s physical skills, muscle control, balance, and coordination are developing.2. Progressing from one skill to the next is a sign…
Key points:1. Learning to walk typically takes around 12 months, as many skills and muscles need to develop first.2. Strong neck, arm, core,…