As any parent can attest, there is nothing more special or joyful than the moment you realize your baby is in love with you. at 2 to 4 months of age, your child seems to care more about you. She may look eagerly into your eyes, flash a big smile at the sound of your […]
What Your Baby’s Astrological Sign Might Say About Her Personality
Top Characteristics: The main Mars sign is an aggressive sign, competitive and often a natural athlete. What to watch out for: Impulsive Aries, ruled by an aggressive Mars, sometimes acts first and thinks later. They would do well to slow down and calm down before making a decision. True (April 12), daughter of […]
How To Make A Baby Laugh?
Making children giggle is an important part of their development. Indeed, explains Louis Franzini, Ph.D., author of The Laughing Child: How to Develop Your Child’s Sense of Humor (Square One), a book about the role humor plays in building self-esteem, learning to solve problems and honing social skills. “It’s one of the most desirable character […]
Baby Milestones Chart A Guide To Development
If you’re curious about your baby’s growth, check out these guides to your baby’s 52-week growth spurt. Don’t worry if your baby doesn’t grow exactly as described in the baby milestone chart; every child grows in a unique way. Discuss questions and concerns with your pediatrician often. Newborn milestones Week 1: It’s only been a […]
Double Duty Adjusting To Life With A Second Child
During my second pregnancy, I was so busy raising my 3-year-old son Leo that I hardly thought about what life would be like with two kids. But once Eva arrived, all hell broke loose. I never had the free time to get things done. I get up every two hours at night to breastfeed, and […]
This Is How A Newborn Actually Sees You
Ever wonder what your newborn sees in the early years of life? One thing we know for sure is that most of their vision is pretty limited at first, and they can see more shadows of light and darkness as their pupils begin to dilate. But for those of us who are parents, what this […]
Baby Hates Tummy Time, What To Do?
Time on the tummy is important for building strength in your baby’s neck and upper body, but not every baby likes to be on his or her tummy. “All four of my babies didn’t like it when they were hungry,” says parenting psychologist Heather Wittenberg, author of Let’s Get Potty! The Baby Psychologist’s Guide to […]
Why Baby Shouldn’t Chew On Food While Teething?
You may have heard that eating cookies or frozen foods while teething can help your child cope with teething, but your dentist prefers that you stick to rings or toys rather than food. Gel-based rings, which can be chilled in the refrigerator, are especially soothing because they cool into the gums. Food-based teething can leave […]
9 Things Your Baby Learns Every Day
You might think that for the first few months of your baby’s life, everything is about feeding, sleeping and changing diapers. But you have countless daily interactions that teach him about love, attachment, security, trust, compassion, language and even math. “Babies are like little learning machines that pick up everything around them,” says Dr. Gail […]
Things That Prove Babies Are Born Feminist
They don’t care if the pacifier is pink, blue, or clear: just hand it over. Figure 2. they all think they deserve the same praise for the cute things they do (like smiling, burping, and lifting their heads). 3. they always try to do everything themselves. 3. they always try to do everything themselves. 4. […]