Being a new mom is never easy. In fact, it is a constant juggling act trying to cope with the many tasks of the day - coping with the baby, perhaps going back out to work and trying to get enough sleep at night so as to function properly. Whatever your personal circumstances, having a baby is a rollercoaster of an experience, emotions are heightened, and it is easy for self-doubts to creep in. Parenting isn’t always instinctive, and many new parents have to second-guess what they are doing as
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Just How Important is Reading Aloud to Children?
Just How Important is Reading Aloud to Children? The Benefits of Reading Aloud Parents and educators recognize the importance of reading to children. But how important is it really? An extensive study done in 1999 by the U.S. Department of Education determined that “children who were read to at least three times a week had a significantly greater phonemic awareness when they entered kindergarten than did children who were read to less often and...they were twice as likely to score in the top
How an Extra Hour of Sleep Can Change Your Life
When Mi Life, a YouTuber and a vlogger, had her newborn back in 2017, she wasn’t ready to face the fact, how sleep-deprived she would become. At times, when her son was awake, she couldn’t seem to function properly. She felt nauseous and felt like she could fall asleep at any minute. Nevertheless, she had to get up and keep moving despite being severely exhausted. Video credit: Mi Life Sleep deprivation in young parents is not something new to hear. However, it doesn’t mean that this
More than a Stuffy Nose: How to Alleviate Sinus Congestion
Photo by Jadell Films on Unsplash There is no denying that parenthood can oftentimes feel like a full-time job. However, no amount of stress in the office can be compared to the stress and worry a parent might feel when something seems wrong with their youngling, such as when your baby can’t fall asleep. Most of the time, the little cub is just restless or maybe she’s hungry, but that doesn’t mean that you’re any less worried. And the same can be said when your baby gets the
Starting Your Baby on Solid Food? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
The question of when to start or introduce solids to babies can be daunting and a difficult task, especially for new parents. It is crucial to introduce solids at the right age and at the right time when the baby shows signs that he/she is ready for the solids. Starting solids too early (before the age of 4 months) can be risky for the baby and can even lead to obesity. Whereas starting solids too late, i.e., after the age of 6 months can also be dangerous for the baby as starting too
5 Things to Know Before You Start Breastfeeding
If you’re a new mother, or about to be, you have a lot of stuff to think about. Everything is about to change, your life is going to undergo a massive overhaul because you’ve got a brand new human relying on you. Scary? Sure. Amazing? Definitely. And if you are prepared for it, even the scary stuff won’t be so bad. One of those things that you need to be ready for, is breastfeeding. It might seem fairly straightforward, but there are a lot of aspects of breastfeeding you’re probably unaware
2 Month Old Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules
This article outlines the average 2 month old baby schedule, including milk feedings for breastfeeding and formula-feeding babies, solids, naps, and nighttime sleep. Skip to the schedules 2 Month Old Baby Sleep At 2 months, your baby is moving past the newborn stage but is still considered a newborn. Your baby is likely staying awake slightly more during the day and may be starting to smile more at you and showing some personality. It's such a wonderful time of development! By 2
Tips on Surviving Sleep Deprivation as a New Parent
Having a newborn in the house means getting used to having sleepless nights and tired-looking eyes. New parents are usually overwhelmed with the amount of work that is needed to take care of a baby. Sometimes, you might feel like nothing you're trying is helpful and that you're getting no sleep whatsoever. Thankfully, there are some tips on surviving sleep deprivation and extreme tiredness. For example, you can start by synchronizing your sleeping schedule to your baby's. Also, you have the
Things to Consider Before Choosing a Mattress for Your Child
Do you want to make sure you choose the best mattress for your kids for them to have a good night’s sleep every night? That is an amazing decision which every parent should put into consideration. When it comes to buying a mattress for your child, there are an entirely different set of recommendations you need to know since the sleep needs of children differ from adults’. When you get the right mattress for your child, it will not only keep the spine and bones aligned but it will also reduce