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 may surprise you to learn that forgetfulness is an important part of memory (imagine the burden of remembering every single thing we ever experienced!). But for most intents and purposes, remembering things is, of course, very helpful. The question of why your child is so forgetful depends on many factors; first of all: developmental …
Why is my child so forgetful? What you need to know and how to help. Read More »
Children are amazing! They learn and grow with every new experience. Child development can happen in so many ways. Just by letting a child interact with the world around them, we help increase their capacity to understand. However, there are specific ways we can help children develop, and they can be very simple to incorporate …
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Mom + Influencer = “Mom-fluencer” Most parents would agree that morning sickness, changing diapers, potty training, and tantrums are all far from being glamorous. The daily tasks of raising children certainly have their fair share of rewards, but they also come with fatigue, discouragement, self doubt, and frustration. How do social media influencers make it …
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Mi primer hijo nació a principios del año 2021. Debido al manejo del dolor, pasaron varias horas antes de que intentara a amamantar. Cuando ya estaba lista, las enfermeras preguntaron si quería intentarlo. Por supuesto, dije que sí. Vi el amamantamiento como un deber como madre. Estaba ansiosa, pero determinada a tener éxito. Una especialista …
Around 50% of young kids have severe nightmares that cause them to wake up their parents. I had a nightmare every night as a kid, and even though it was distressing to me, it was equally distressing to my parents. My bedtime routine became a battle because I was so terrified to get into bed. And even …
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