When Baby falls, or bangs themselves, it is normal to rush to their aid in a panic, scooping them up, telling them they’re OK, they’re not hurt, don’t cry, etc. But the truth is, they’re not OK, and they are hurt and they should cry in pain. By trying to sooth ourselves we are not...
Baby will let you know when he is ready for solids. The first clue is when he attempts to eat whatever you’re munching on. Stealing from you is his way of saying, “The milk is nice and all, but boy that banana looks good!” There is no need to strap your baby into a highchair,...
Every toddler is ready for the potty at different stages in their development. There is much trial and error at this juncture. Be prepared for mishaps and misses. Your toddler’s system is still developing and bladder and bowel control is not entirely reliable yet.
Our beloved pediatrician, Dr. Jay Gordon recommended 2½ to 3 years between siblings. Allowing the first born to individuate a little and become more autonomous, before he loses his mother’s full attention, and yet the age gap between siblings would remain synonymous with their closeness.
The most wonderful sentence for peacemaking… “What do you need?”
At some point the all-encompassing baby bubble at home is burst with the desire and or need to make a living. Unless you are part of the slight percentage of stay-at-home- mums in this day and age, you will need to find care-giving for your baby that you trust so you might alleviate some of...
Sadly, some children have witnessed cruelty in the home. Sensitive as they are, even toddlers can reenact what they have learned behind closed doors in a social environment. Abuse comes in all shapes and sizes, and inevitably the abuser has also been the abused. Your toddler will pick up all sorts of nuances from his...
What is Microchimerism? It is a cluster of cells transferred from the unborn baby to the pregnant mother. These cells remain inside the mother’s blood after baby’s birth and for the rest of her life. Your child is pumping around your heart for a lifetime, long after they have gone to school, gone to college,...
