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What New Moms Need to Know About Postpartum Depression

Having a newborn at home is not always about happiness, joy and excitement, especially if we talk about the new moms. Postpartum depression ...

Having a newborn at home is not always about happiness, joy and excitement, especially if we talk about the new moms. Postpartum depression is a common scenario that most mothers go through after giving birth. It’s a result of the hormone imbalance in the bodies of new moms that lead to what we know as postpartum depression.

Running away from this phase will only bring more confusion, anxiety, discomfort and fear. So, if you are a new mom or a mom-to-be, you need to prepare yourself for the same. Read along to learn about some important points about postpartum depression.

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There are all sorts of parenting styles doing rounds among new parents. Authoritarian, positive, permissive, etc. there are many options you can choose from. However, one that has stood out among the rest and become the most favored style is the gentle parenting technique. It is a style of

There are all sorts of parenting styles doing rounds among new parents. Authoritarian, positive, permissive, etc. there are many options you can choose from. However, one that has stood out among the rest and become the most favored style is the gentle parenting technique.  

It is a style of parenting that does not involve the concept of reward or punishment and is centered on building a strong child-parent relationship.

If you are a gentle parent or wish to follow this path, you can try a few hacks that can help you get through with your child in an effective and healthy way.

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6 Things You Should Never Say To Your Highly Sensitive Child

When you are a new parent, you want everything right for your child. You take every step with caution and try to become the best parent…

When you are a new parent, you want everything right for your child. You take every step with caution and try to become the best parent ever. But even with being careful about everything, you may end up doing something wrong.

No child is the same so what works for one may not work for another. The biggest example of this is a highly sensitive child. They are hardwired in a different way so you need to deal with them in a different way too. For starters, you need to identify if you have a highly sensitive child or not and if you do, you need to be careful about a few things like how you talk to them and what you speak around them. So, let’s take a look to understand better.

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Everything You Need To Know About Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Giving birth is a new and very special feeling. In many cultures and religions, there are celebrations to honor pregnant women. Some rituals...

Giving birth is a new and very special feeling. In many cultures and religions, there are celebrations to honor pregnant women. Some rituals include dedicated prayers, baby shower’s and practice of washing to-be mom feet using herbs to put her in a calm and relaxed mood. Today, child birth is celebrated with relatives at home and generally there is a ‘welcome baby’ party. But, the birth can also trigger a lot of powerful emotions. Yes, it ranges from excitement to uncertainty. It’s the time when you mind all sorts of questions, for example, how to properly care for a baby? What should you do when a baby cries? How to keep a baby safe? The list is nearly endless…

The jumble of emotions mixed together produce feelings of insecure and underprepared. New mom’s easily fall into a spiral of emotional facing ‘baby blues’, panic and insomnia. These are postpartum depression symptoms, mostly they begin within two-four days after birth.

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Wonder weeks describe different development phases that babies go through in their first 82 weeks of life. During this phase, babies put more efforts to learn new things. Different leaps of the wonder weeks can impact babies’ sleep schedules differently. But, how? Let’s learn. Wonder Week 5 The

Wonder weeks describe different development phases that babies go through in their first 82 weeks of life. During this phase, babies put more efforts to learn new things. Different leaps of the wonder weeks can impact babies’ sleep schedules differently. But, how? Let’s learn.

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4 Tips to Prevent Choking With BLW

BLW (baby-led weaning) is getting popular as a great technique to introduce babies to solids. In other words, the technique is all about…

BLW (baby-led weaning) is getting popular as a great technique to introduce babies to solids. In other words, the technique is all about stopping spoon feeding while helping your baby feed themselves with food. It usually starts when the baby is 6 months old.

Along with so many benefits, baby-led weaning also have some safety concerns, such as choking. In this post, we are going to discuss some tips to prevent choking with BLW.

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What You Need to Know About Wonder Weeks & Leaps

A baby’s fussy behavior can make their parents anxious. In some cases, these mood changes are unpredictable. Thus, learning about wonder wee...

A baby’s fussy behavior can make their parents anxious. In some cases, these mood changes are unpredictable. Thus, learning about wonder weeks is important.

After doing comprehensive research, doctors Van de Rijt and Plooij made charts for times when the babies may feel good or fussy. However, the wonder weeks patterns aren’t the same for every baby. So, don’t worry if it doesn’t work for your baby.

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With the progressing world, a lot of traditional practices are discarded for modern techniques that people find to be better and more effective. One of the biggest examples of this process is baby-led weaning or BLW. Gone are the days when you had to swing the spoon around like an aeroplane to

With the progressing world, a lot of traditional practices are discarded for modern techniques that people find to be better and more effective. One of the biggest examples of this process is baby-led weaning or BLW.

Gone are the days when you had to swing the spoon around like an aeroplane to feed the baby. Modern practices call for the baby to feed itself.

If you wish to give this method of feeding a try, I have a list of foods that will be best for you to begin BLW.

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Baby massage is fundamental for overall growth. A massage increases blood flow in the body. Research proved baby massage strengthens the parent-child relationship. Also, massage proves to slow-down your baby and reduce crying. When you have a baby demanding more pampering, go for a baby massage. It calms the baby and it’s simple and powerful.

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5 Best First Foods For Baby-Led Weaning

With the progressing world, a lot of traditional practices are discarded for modern techniques that people find to be better and more effect...

With the progressing world, a lot of traditional practices are discarded for modern techniques that people find to be better and more effective. One of the biggest examples of this process is

baby-led weaning

or BLW.

Gone are the days when you had to swing the spoon around like an aeroplane to feed the baby. Modern practices call for the baby to feed itself.

If you wish to give this method of feeding a try, I have a list of foods that will be best for you to begin BLW.

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Every parent is aware of the health benefits of a baby massage. It’s one of those important steps that you must not skip with your growing child. However, getting into the process of a massage is not just about completing it but also about doing it right. Massaging a baby may sound like a simple

Every parent is aware of the health benefits of a baby massage. It’s one of those important steps that you must not skip with your growing child. However, getting into the process of a massage is not just about completing it but also about doing it right.

Massaging a baby may sound like a simple task but it’s very easy to go wrong with it. Even the steps that seem trivial may turn out to be harmful to your child. So, you must make sure that you make the right choices when massaging your baby.

Here are a few points that can help you ensure that you are using the right baby techniques on your child.

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Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) – When and How to Start

Baby Led Weaning, or BLW, is a great way to get your baby to eat food. Baby Led Weaning makes eating FUNNY. Learn how to master BLW here.

Some children are ready to begin general weaning at 4 or 5 months. Others can wait until they’re 6 months old. Baby-led weaning (BLW) starts when the child shows interest in the food.

Your child must be at least 4 months old when he or she starts to get food in addition to breastmilk. This is primarily because the stomach and bowel system must be ready to digest the food.

If the child is thriving and growing as expected, it is best to wait for baby-led weaning until the child is close to 6 months of age.

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Morning Sickness - Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Also called nausea gravidarum, morning sickness can lead to nausea and vomiting. It usually occurs during pregnancy. Approximately 70 perc...

Also called nausea gravidarum, morning sickness can lead to nausea and vomiting. It usually occurs during pregnancy. Approximately 70 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness and nausea & vomiting can be serious in 3 percent of the patients. In fact, there’s some evidence that it can be considered as a sign of healthy pregnancy.

In most cases, morning sickness causes no unpleasant effects & doesn’t have any health risks to the baby.

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Gentle Parenting — What is it & How You Can Try it?

People often debate over parenting styles. How to raise children and how to care for them — different parents have different views on…

People often debate over parenting styles. How to raise children and how to care for them — different parents have different views on these. While many parents are against the strategy of being very gentle and kind to children, still gentle parenting is gaining popularity these days. Let’s discuss what exactly it’s and how you can practice it

Gentle parenting is a kind of parenting style, which is characterized by respect, empathy and understanding. It is based on building deep relationships with your children considering choices and desires, but not traditional rules set by parents.

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Top Tips to Raise your Highly Sensitive Child

Is my child highly sensitive or just spoiled? How do I know if I have a sensitive child? We’ll discuss every aspect of this trait to let you know if your child is a part of the 15 to 20 percent population and if yes then how to deal with the same. High sensitivity in children can come in many...

Is my child highly sensitive or just spoiled? How do I know if I have a sensitive child? We’ll discuss every aspect of this trait to let you know if your child is a part of the 15 to 20 percent population and if yes then how to deal with the same.

High sensitivity in children can come in many shapes and forms. From crying a lot when things go wrong and trying really hard to please you and others to strongly resisting change and staying aloof most of the time.

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Top Tips for Gentle Parenting Every Parent Should Get Familiar With

You must have heard or read about “gentle parenting.” It is basically a style of raising your kids.

This style of parenting requires you to be more understanding, respectful, and empathetic towards your kids.

All parents want the best for their kids and want them to learn good things and make smarter choices. And it is your job as a parent to teach and guide your kids from an early age to become a better part of society.

This is where gentle parenting can help you.

Gentle parenting involves being patient, peaceful, and positive. There are some useful tips and techniques of gentle parenting that every parent should learn and try.

These tips can help you achieve success in your household while strengthening your bond with your kids.

Having said that, let’s look at these tips and techniques.

Tips And Techniques for Gentle Parenting You Should Try

Understand the emotions of your kids

Listen to your kids better

Be selective when it comes to saying “No”

Tip 1. Learn to Understand The Emotions of Your Kids

Kids will always show some tantrums every now and then. This is just a normal part of childhood. But if a tantrum is ruining the task at hand, dismissing it may seem a better choice.

However, this is not the right way to put an end to these outbursts. Rather you should follow this tip of gentle parenting when your kids are showing tantrums.

Try to understand the emotions of your kids and acknowledge what is making your kids upset. You should try to learn about what was provoking the tantrums of your kids.

You might find out something that you can help them with if something similar happens again.

Talk to your kids, communicate with them and try to get to the bottom of the trigger.

Tip 2. Listen to Your Kids Effectively

The next gentle parenting tip for you is to listen to your kids effectively. Effective listening can help you navigate negative emotions in your kids.

Everyone experiences some letdowns in life now and then. Even your kids can face some letdowns and they are a part of life.

But asking your kids about their problems and listening to them effectively can be beneficial for your kids.

And when your kids are talking to you about any negative event or feeling, ask them some open questions that may help you explore and understand their perspective.

When your kids feel heard, it helps them express their emotions appropriately. This way you can also help them learn positive coping behaviors.

Tip 3. Be Selective When it Comes to Saying “NO”

Some parents do not want to communicate much when setting limits. But if you are following gentle parenting, you will need to have conversations with your kids when saying “no” to something.

You should know when to say “no” and how to explain to your kids why you are saying so. It is not an easy task, but this helps in fostering empathy and understanding.

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Here Are The Top 3 Tips to Deal With Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special and amazing experience for every mother. But it does bring certain changes to the body - from swollen ankles and back pain to morning sickness.

While these changes can be extremely unpleasant, for most women the worst of them all is morning sickness.