Tag: child development
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The Benefits of Parenting Without a Phone
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, many parents find themselves glued to their smartphones, often at the expense of quality time spent with their children. However, I’ve come to realize that raising a child without the constant distraction of a phone can lead to more meaningful interactions and a stronger bond. My daughter, Lily,…
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AAP Unveils Revised Well-Child Visit Schedule
Get Pregnant Fast Expecting parents and those with little ones, listen up! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has rolled out an updated preventive care schedule for well-child visits. This new plan highlights essential screenings and check-ups for your child, providing parents with the latest recommendations to ensure optimal health from birth through toddlerhood. The…
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How to Navigate the Everyday Routine of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced parenthood, my life was a whirlwind of spontaneity and adventure. I thrived on excitement, from thrilling relationships to impulsive road trips, with my work revolving around exploring unique experiences and the latest celebrity gossip. I reveled in a world where no two days were alike. Stability? It felt like…
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Why Potty Training My Daughter Is Bringing Me to Tears
Get Pregnant Fast My little girl is about to turn two, and we’ve recently embarked on the potty training journey. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to happen this soon. With my older son, potty training felt like an endless struggle, where every step forward seemed to come with multiple steps back. So when my daughter…
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Top 10 Compelling Reasons to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast While you may have heard the phrase “breast is best,” there are several reasons that might surprise you. Here are the top reasons to consider breastfeeding your little one: Fosters Bonding Just like skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding releases oxytocin, often dubbed the “bonding hormone.” This hormone enhances feelings of closeness between you and…
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Navigating My Son’s ‘Terrible Twos’
Get Pregnant Fast When parents talk about the ‘Terrible Twos’, you can almost see the dread and confusion on their faces. I have to admit, my experience with my son as he turned two was surprisingly different from what I had heard. I wanted to approach this phase with an open mind. Just think about…
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How to Help Your Baby or Toddler Stop Thumb Sucking
Get Pregnant Fast Thumb sucking is a common behavior among infants and toddlers, often observed even before birth. While it can have benefits during the early months of life, it may become a concern as your child grows older. Here’s what you need to know about thumb sucking, its advantages, potential issues, and effective strategies…
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Do Infants Dream? Insights into Baby Dreams
Do Infants Dream? Get Pregnant Fast Recent studies suggest that infants likely experience dreams, at least to some extent. “Since babies enter REM sleep—the stage typically associated with dreaming—it is commonly believed that they dream in some capacity,” explains Maya Thompson, a pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Dreamy Baby Sleep, a consultancy specializing in…