When Is the Time to Move A Toddler from Cradle to Bed?
We understand that you want to make it soon, but hey! Let's read what experts have to say. If you don't have a child yet, you might not think this as a big milestone but trust me, it is! As per Harriet Gibbs, a health advisor says most toddlers take time between 18 to 3 years. Your baby needs reassurance, comfort and coziness. If you could provide this then you are good to go.
Is It Safe to Breastfeed After Coming Out COVID Positive?
Some of the earlier reports do not recommend mother-baby contact or breastfeeding when infected. However, a study submitted in BMC later past year shows that there are very less chances to transmit the infection. Out of 22 mothers, 20 chose to breastfeed their babies. During a follow-up period, no major complications with no neonates were infected during breastfeeding.
When Does A Reward Become A Bribe?
A reward will never change someone's behavior while bribing will contribute. A 12-year-old hates homework and often tries to skip it, Dad promises to spend a weekend with her if she completes without any reminder. Is it a bribe? Yes, but when you dive deep in, you notice that it is bringing a positive reinforcement, that too not for a short period but over a longer time. So yes, it could be a rew
Want to Control Too Much Breast Milk Supply, Try Block feeding
Block feeding is a breastfeeding technique where a baby is fed on one breast over a long period, maybe for 3 hours or more. This can help bring down the breastmilk supply or if you are trying to wean. Block feeding can take a few days to figure out. Once the lower level of engorgement is created, it sends a signal to the brain to slow down the milk supply. To see the side effects swipe left.
How to Deal with A Fussy Eating Toddler?
Many parents find that eating times become more troublesome as their baby begins to realize his freedom. It will improve with time. If you really want to make it easy, you need to step back. What’s more, fun is when you include them in the process. Let them help you and allow them to take over things (maybe in their head). And remember, do not bribe the tot, it will only be a temporary solution.
Miles apart but still together: Sussanne on co-parenting with Hrithik Roshan
Not many things should be revealed about your personal life, but here are some shared by the former celebrity couple of the B-Town. Sussanne Khan shifted to Hrithik’s home so that she could spend time during the lockdown. While she moved back, she says, we had a specific time, at least an hour of reading, where one reads, and the other listens and an hour of exercise, 5 times a week.
Sleep Meditation for Kids- How to Start
Sleep meditation is a trick that will help your kids focus on their thoughts, enhance their imagination ability, and let go of their worries. Make the room dark, and let their body relax. While your kid is trying to calm his body, why don’t you come and help him? Discuss the day and how does he feel in the moment. Then slowly take him over a journey of happiness and let him sleep.
I Have Got Your Back!
Backing up your child might not be the best feeling, but hey! This shows that your child is not alone; it gives him warmth and makes him feel protected. Also, this comes with cons. Excessive protection can result completely opposite, and you could end up being a helicopter parent. Overdoing the backing up could have a negative impact. It could also make kid-less confident and introverted.
Living with In-Laws: Is It a Boon or a Bane?
What is your perspective? You want to take it as a boon or as a bane? Believe me, it's a boon. Kids are like a sponge; they absorb everything they see around them. When they see the tradition of Indian culture, it could teach valuable things. There will be a clear difference in the character and behavior of the child. Also, when both parents are working, grandmas come with a lot of help.
Praising the Positive Parenting
Positive parenting is a popular child-rearing philosophy and is all about positive psychology; instead of arguing with your child over something you might want to take him away from the situation and discuss it. So, it is more about focusing on the cause than the disease. One possible risk of this approach is that children won’t learn how to interpret and react to negative emotions.
Teaching Child the Importance of Family Meal
A family that eats together stays together. However, a very known quote in English is slowly starting to fade away, and eating together as a family has high nutritional, social, and psychological benefits. Plan ahead of time. You might want to make a few recipes rather than making one big one. Most importantly get everyone involved. The cooking time could be more fun than eating.
You Get What You Reap, That’s Parenting!
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California at Davis confirms the importance of a mother’s compassion, especially when it comes to helping kids complete various activities. The study showed that children with highly compassionate mothers are more likely to be generous than their peers. Experts say the positive effects can be seen as early as four-years-old.
Prepare tots to start the new school year
The new school year has just started, and so is your school searching for a tot. Now that homeschooling has become the new normal, you have to help your kid adjust with the temporary normal! Help your little one calm down, read stories, empower his imagination and build his confidence. Let the perfect mom stay outside the house and try and become a kid with your kid.
Parenting blogger, influencer Emily Mitchell dead at 36
A famous parenting blogger, Emily Mitchell, passed away unexpectedly with her 5th pregnancy at 36 on December 22nd. Her unborn son, whom ‘Today’ confirmed Mitchell had planned to name Joey, did not survive. Despite the prompt attention of her children, husband, father and other medical personnel, all valiant efforts to resuscitate were unsuccessful. No cause of death has been released.
Is it difficult spotting and encouraging a child’s talents?
Talent spotting is an art. Trust me or not, it also holds a different profession. So, if you don’t have the talent, you better start learning it. It indeed isn’t just your ‘gut’ feeling and personal experiences. Supporting the skill, once identified, is a crucial period and advice is to not make it personal & keep it natural. You should only initiate it when the child reaches a level of maturity.
How much should a healthy baby sleep?
As a new parent, you're bound to wonder if your baby is getting enough sleep. Babycenter has brought you a perfect chart to look for. Remember that every baby is different and the sleep patterns would fluctuate quite a bit as they grow. When a newborn baby won't sleep for more than 1 to 3 hours and wake up when hungry, be prepared for some, maybe a lot of interrupted nights.
What Has the Pandemic Year taught Us?
India is a resilient country. This country has survived her greatest challenges because her citizens stepped up whenever there was a crisis: war, terrorism, famines or floods. She has seen the trembling earthquakes, but she has also made the soil more fertile. The worst year of the decade has passed by; it has taught us many things; one of them is today's significance.
We Don't Want to Raise Brats: Virushka To Media Person
Actress Anushka Sharma, soon to be a mommy, talks to Vogue magazine and pours her thoughts over parenting. "What's important to us is to create a useful structure, I prefer not to grow brats who are certainly known to be disrespectful towards others. We would want our child to be utmost caring and kind to others. We don't consider it as mom and dad duties; it is what our family represents".
Should You Put Your Kids on Diet?
No mother would like to put their kids on food restriction. The motherly feeling of feeding a child to the fullest might go wrong at times. The pattern soon becomes permanent and goes unnoticed, resulting in overweight. How do you know if your child is one? Check the BMI; if he is overweight, the first step is to cut down on junkies and the second should consult a nutritionist.
