Did you know that your dental health is found to have links with pregnancy? As it happens, your dental health is largely affected when you are pregnant. And this is all because of your hormones that change during pregnancy. Dental Health and Pregnancy When you are pregnant, there are a lot of things that happen inside your body. And according to recent studies, this includes your dental health. In fact, it is very likely that you’ve noticed your gums are much prone to bleeding during this
How To Soothe a Baby Crying In Their Sleep
For parents who have just welcomed their first baby, things can become pretty overwhelming for them. In most cases, when a baby is crying in sleep, the parents will start to wonder if there is something wrong. However, in most cases when a baby is suddenly crying in sleep it is merely a phase rather than a serious problem. For most parents, their baby’s sleep time is one of the main concerns. Sleep problems are very common in babies and it affects the baby’s sleep routine as well. You will
Can Oversleeping During Pregnancy Be The Cause of Stillbirth?
Future moms have a lot on the list of things they should not do for the sake of their baby's health, but could it be that sleeping too much is a new thing on that list? Pregnant women tend to get tired quickly, but some new data suggest that sleeping longer than the average 7 or 8 hours, without any disruption, can lead to stillbirth. Since pregnancy is such a delicate phase, and there are a lot of things that are still unknown, the University of Michigan conducted an international study
The “Invisible” Stay at Home Mom
Many people complain about their jobs, but what they don't realize is stay at home moms have the hardest job of all - raising kids. Different age kids have different needs, so it's important for moms to balance all their kids' needs plus take care of their own. Moms work just as hard, if not harder than a lot of people, but many get very little support from their kids or spouse. They do it all without any pay when they should be making as much as some top executives. Here we'll discuss what
How to Talk to Your Children About the Dangers of Substance Abuse
Talking to your children about serious issues, like drug use, can be a difficult task, but its importance is paramount. Unfortunately, many children will turn to controlled substance abuse at some point in their life for various reasons. This dependence may be caused by several things, but it’s important to understand why your children may do so and approach them from a compassionate, caring place. Be Sincere When you talk to your children about the dangers of substance abuse, speak from
How to Decorate Your Baby’s Nursery to Boost Creativity
You want to help the baby settle into a new home, but you also want to develop creativity in your child. According to an IBM survey of 1,500 CEOs, creativity is now considered the most valuable trait for managers. Being able to recall facts is a valuable skill, but creativity is the personality trait, which matters most when trying to solve problems. Reduce Interaction with Electronic Screens Are you wondering if too much screen time is harmful to your children? Parents also question the
Baby Products: What DOES the Baby Need?
Baby baths. Swings. Play pens. Play mats. Monitors. Changing tables. Baby-wipe warmers. Baby perfumes. Baby perfumes? The amount of baby gear available to parents today is enough to shock your great-grandmother right out of her shoes. The number of products targeted at parents is comparable with the amount of free advice. Well, almost. Still, the assortment of things for infants and toddlers can be mind-blowing. How do you decide what you and your baby need? The first thing you need is a
8 Tips for New Parents to Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Every parent would agree that there is nothing more fulfilling than to have a chance and form a bond with your little one. But not many new parent knows that frequent feedings, diaper changes and walking the halls with a fussy baby can make sleeping soundly at night nearly impossible. New moms and dads are often surprised by just how drained and exhausted they are, and at times, it can seem as if they’ll never feel rested again. Since a newborn usually wakes up every three hours to eat,
Capsule Wardrobe Ideas for a New Mom
Moms do a lot daily and with their hands full, dressing up and spending time curating a wardrobe each season takes a backseat. While it may seem like a tedious task, some tips can help make it simpler and take the stress out of it. After all, moms deserve to look cool and pretty too! Often, the most common hindrance for a mom's wardrobe is finding something comfortable and yet chic. In other words, it should be something in which they can run their errands and look great at the playground