Tantrums are a part of any child's life. When a child doesn't have a better way of expressing anger, disappointment, sadness, and frustration, they tend to vent through tantrums and violent displays and reactions. Unfortunately, inasmuch as we parents have more or less background on what goes on in our children's minds when they have tantrums, they can still be pretty troubling. This is especially if we've gotten used to giving them what they want just so they can stop their tantrums. How can we
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How Do I Fix My Baby’s Early Waking?
Ready to welcome the bundle of joy in your life? A word of advice- parenthood will be one of the most rewarding yet frustrating phases of your life. You’re always tired and cranky. The numerous diaper changes, lullabies and sleepless nights- it is one hell of a rollercoaster! All this can take a toll on your mental health and adversely affect your young one’s body clock. Does your baby wake up at ungodly hours as well? Taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Check out these tips if your baby
6 Techniques to Teach Your Infant to Be Patient
It’s no secret that children can be impulsive, demanding, and impatient at times. But there are a few great ways to tackle these issues and teach your infant patience in just a few short steps. Try some of the following techniques! You can also find some great resources for parenting here. Patience Stretching Technique Patience stretching is one of the quickest methods for improving your child’s patience through gradually increasing their experiences with waiting for gratification. You
Safety First: Tips & Tricks for Traveling with a Baby
Getting ready for any journey takes some time and effort, but when your baby is traveling with you, both the time and the effort double. It takes meticulous planning and elaborate preparation to make sure your little one feels fine during the trip. So, here are some valuable tips for all the parents out there who are hitting the road with a baby on board: Make timely plans When making a plan for a trip that includes a baby, you have to take into account all your little one’s needs and
What Age Can My Baby Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?
Introduction The majority of first time parents worry about letting their baby sleep with stuffed animals in their cribs for the earliest time! Letting a baby keep their infant stuffed animal by their side while they sleep could be a risky move. However, as the baby grows up and ages, having toys for cribs is a great way to comfort them and help them sleep better. Crib toys to help baby sleep are becoming increasingly common for parents to buy for their babies, nowadays. However, the
Everything You Need To Know About The Moro Reflex
Babies are born with a range of reflexes, all of them important to their development. The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is simply another normal baby reflex. It is an important indication that your baby is developing well. What is the Moro reflex (aka Startle reflex)? The Moro reflex is sometimes referred to as the startle reflex. It is a perfectly normal newborn reflex that indicates that the baby’s nervous system is developing properly. The Moro reflex is a biological response to new or
Body Confidence: Learning To Love Your Postpartum Body
Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash Motherhood is an incredible time in our lives; simultaneously full of love, joy and excitement, not to mention plenty of challenges (avoiding sleep deprivation and maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse for a start). As if new mothers didn’t have enough to think about, there’s a whole huge part of motherhood that we don’t talk about enough: our postpartum bodies. With motherhood, our body goes through some pretty big changes. We put on
12 Amazing Products For Better Baby Sleep
There is no shortage of baby products that are designed to help your baby sleep better. It's hard to know which ones to buy so, we are highlighting 12 amazing products we've come across over the years to help your baby sleep better. These are in no particular order. The SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...an automated rocking machine. The SNOO is an innovative product that takes safe baby sleep to an entirely new level. Not only does it
10 Homemade baby food recipes for 10 to 12 months
Your baby is finally ready to start trying more solid food by the time they are 10 to 12 months old. By 10-12 months, it is time to introduce new textures and flavors to your baby. Let your baby use their new teeth with easy to eat food. In general, your 10-12 month-old baby can eat any type of cereal and grains, berries, citrus, corn, cucumber, spinach, tomatoes, whole eggs, any fish, whole milk, and soft cheeses. With all these types of food, now is the time to make new solid foods instead