Parenting is a journey! Before a baby is born, parents-to-be often feel excitement that can oscillate between happy anticipation and anxiety about the unknown future. After the baby is born, a process of adaptation follows. In a way, parenting is a process of constant adaptation and readjustment. Especially in the early years, children develop so
Like a tree in a storm, families can be shaken by the many challenges that life brings. A storm can sometimes swoop in unexpectedly, causing the tree branches and leaves to wildly move back and forth. If the roots aren’t strong, the tree can be uprooted. If the trunk is dry, the tree can break.
Imagine for a second you see the world through your baby’s eyes. It is gigantic, full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells. You don’t yet have words to describe the things you see. You may not know where you are or be able to differentiate faces. However, you do know that some people feel safer
What type of bear has no teeth? A gummy bear! Making toothbrushing part of your child’s daily routine from the start not only helps to prevent painful problems like tooth decay but also forms healthy habits which can set them up for a lifetime of smiles. Children might not enjoy it, but there are ways
It’s a new day. In the early morning hours, your phone alarm goes off with a pleasant ping. With sleep hanging heavy over your head, you unlock it without a second thought and check to see who texted you since you fell asleep. As you read and respond to the messages over a bowl of
Do you remember the first time your little one discovered their hand? The wonder in their eyes as their tiny fingers curled and stretched as if they had unlocked a secret? Or maybe you can recall that adorable moment they brought their hand to their mouth, exploring its shape, taste, and texture, like a whole
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