The Difference Between Cuddling vs. Coddling a Baby Should you coddle a baby? Studies of babies raised in orphanages, left to cry in their cribs for long periods, have helped child development experts conclude: You can’t ‘over-love’ a child. In fact, babies devoid of caregiver attention, nurturing, and physical touch suffer developmental delays, both physically and emotionally. […]
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These Are the Signs of a Gifted Baby or Toddler
These Are the Signs of a Gifted Baby or Toddler Have you often found yourself wondering, “Is my baby gifted?” Let’s first understand what’s “normal” for a 1-year-old. Developmentally, by 12 months, a child can say a few words, imitate your voice, distinguish different sounds, and understand simple instructions like, “Drink your juice”. Does that […]
Mental Health Issues That Affect Young Children
Mental Health Issues That Affect Young Children Can pre-schoolers really be depressed? When a toddler seems anxious is it the same anxiety that adults experience? What should parents do when they notice recurring concerning behaviors? These are just the first few questions we wanted to ask Dr. Rahil Briggs, National Director of ZERO TO THREE’s […]
Is Your Sound Machine Good or Bad for Your Baby?
Is Your Sound Machine Good or Bad for Your Baby? Sound machines have become a baby registry staple over the years because, well, when babies sleep, parents sleep. It seems that long before we learn about sleep routines and regressions, we parents have been taught that a good night’s sleep is crucial for the whole […]
A Guide to Hosting a Mother Blessing
A Mother Blessing is a special alternative to the traditional baby shower. Janae Bell has the guide to doing it right.
PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working)
PUMP Act: Understanding this New Law (and what it means for breast pumping mothers while working) Some of us mothers face multiple menaces in the workplace, but one major one is when you return to work after maternity leave and your company has not devoted adequate support and space to pump breast milk. And…
The Benefits of Baby Massage
The benefits of baby massage have been known for centuries, and Elina Furman of Kahlmi is here to break them down.
The One Liners Every Parent Should Memorize
Vanessa Kahlon, author of How to Do Parenting With Confidence, says these one liners will help get your child to do what you ask.