How to Practice Safe Co-Sleeping There are differing opinions on how safe co-sleeping is. See how to safely share a bed with your child and how it benefits the both of you. Facts There has been a lot of media claiming that sleeping with your baby in an adult bed is unsafe and can result […]
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Responding to Parenting Criticism
How to handle parenting criticism Being a parent is hard enough without dealing with outside pressure, criticism, and intolerance of your parenting style. Having a high need child can make you an even bigger target for critics. To protect yourself and your child from unwanted and unhelpful advice and parenting criticism, try these suggestions. Keep […]
Different Holds for the Babysling
DIFFERENT HOLDS FOR THE BABYSLING CRADLE CARRY: Put the sling on backwards so the shoulder pad can be used as a pillow. Place baby’s head toward the rings on the pillow. If additional support is needed, place a folded receiving blanket under the baby’s head and torso. After a few weeks you won’t need this […]
The Effects of Excessive Crying
Is Excessive Crying Harmful? Science tells us that when babies cry alone and unattended, they experience panic and anxiety. When trying to understand if excessive crying is harmful for babies, think about the fact that their bodies and brains are flooded with adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones and when developing brain tissue is exposed to […]
Solid Food for Baby
Introducing Solid Food for Baby As with all aspects of parenting, watch your child and not the calendar. Look for these ready-to-eat cues for introducing solid food for baby: Able to sit with support, reaches and grabs, and mouths hands and toys. Watches you eat, following your fork as it moves from plate to mouth. […]
Cycling with Infants
If you are a cycling family, you can safely take along the little cycler, but observe these rules of the road: Always put a helmet on the young passenger, even in a trailer or jogging cart. Do not carry infants under six months on a bicycle. They are unable to sit up and their heads […]
Daddy-Daughter Date
Setting up a Daddy-Daughter Date Fathers, if you have a preteen daughter, the adolescent years are soon to come. Those will be years when your daughter will gravitate toward her friends and away from you. Yet they will also be a time when she will need your support. To prevent a distance from developing between […]
Refusing to Walk
Refusing to Walk If your baby is previously a normal walker suddenly refuses to walk, report this to your baby’s doctor. Take notes based on the following: Can you recall anything that may have triggered the refusal to walk, such as an injury or scare after a recent fall? Record details of the day’s activities […]
How Can I Tell If My Baby is Teething?
Besides the trademark drool and crankiness, try the gum-massage test. (Babies are more likely to accept a finger probing into their mouth than to allow a look.) Run your finger along the front edges of the gums, and you will feel swollen ridges of preteething gums. It is sometimes difficult to tell if a baby […]
3 Ways to Have Cavity-Less Kids
1. Breastfeed Pediatric dentists who study the effects of breastfeeding on oral development believe that one of the most beneficial contributors to healthy teeth and healthy jaw alignment is a breast in the mouth for as long as mother and baby are willing and able. Apparently the unique sucking action of breastfeeding helps prevent malocclusion. […]
Fun In The Snow
Winter Activities for Kids Winter is perhaps the most unique season of the year, and with it comes some once-a-year opportunities for learning and interactive winter activities for young children. Whether you and your family get to enjoy the snow or just the cooler climate, here are some fun ways to make the most of […]
Toy Safety Tips for Babies
Check for small parts that baby can put in mouth and choke on, such as buttons, beads or other removable parts. Be aware that babies can bite off objects from toys. Babies can choke on anything that is less than 1 ½ inches or 4 cm in diameter. Inspect the toy for sharp edges, pointed […]