Mom & Baby Support

21/04/2022

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09/01/2022

18/09/2019

Thanks for posting this Diana Du Plessis. Unrealistic ideas about babies' sleep can create a lot of distress for moms.

"Is he sleeping through the night?" "Is she a 'good' baby?" These are the loud lies of infant (& toddler) sleep. Read more to help the quiet truths rumble.

23/07/2018

Your toddler thrives on familiarity and structure, and this article discusses how to include these in your holiday plans in order to reduce toddler meltdowns.

STRIKE A SUMMER BALANCE between routine & relaxation:
Endless summer days are not relaxing with a toddler. In fact, meltdowns happen more with endless totally unplanned days. But they can be relaxing even when you are away. My recipe for relaxation during vacation or on lazy days includes a bit of structure & keeping basic routines for familiarity. It will make your days happier, more relaxed and your toddler happier, too! What works for you to have relaxation in summer with young children? I always found that a little planning and keeping bedtimes close to usual was key!
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22/06/2018

When it comes to children’s development, parents should worry less about kids’ screen time—and more about their own.

22/06/2018

Empathy is a skill parents can cultivate.

09/05/2018

The goal is happy children and happy parents.

28/02/2018

Parenting is acknowledging children’s feelings. Not dismissing. Not minimizing. Just acknowledging.

24/01/2018

19/09/2017

In a national poll, mothers felt three times as likely to be criticized within their families as by outsiders.

04/09/2017

This article makes an interesting point about the fact that so many moms hide the difficulties of their day-to-day lives.

Postnatal depression remains a taboo issue, says clinical psychologist Emma Svanberg