Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you that one of the greatest challenges of bringing a new baby home is coping with exhaustion. Nothing is quite as tiring as those first few weeks of bathing, feeding, burping, and soothing, then doing it all over again. Getting your baby settled into a predictable baby routine – […]
Few sounds hit the heart as sharply as a crying baby. Whether it is a newborn fussing on a flight or a toddler wailing in a shopping aisle, the tension rises instantly for everyone nearby. For mothers, the response is even more intense. Your body is wired to react to your baby’s cry; your heart […]
Understanding Your Baby’s Womb World: How Pregnancy Shapes a Calm Newborn At a Glance Why the Womb World Matters Long before you hold your baby, your body has already been her first home — a perfectly tuned sensory sanctuary. The soft rhythm of your heartbeat, the muffled whoosh of blood, the gentle rocking of your […]
It is important to realise that children need both their parents. The input of both parental temperaments – and the rich tapestry of what each parent brings to the child’s development. How can Dads make a real difference in the lives of their children? In my article Adjustment to parenthood I discussed the various ways in […]
When you have children, it is important you update your will because it offers you the peace of mind knowing that your child(ren) would be supported if an unfortunate event did take place – despite how unlikely it may well be. Every parent will know that times begin to change once they have a child; […]
Say ‘no’ to exhaustion and ‘yes’ to a balanced life After 11 years of living abroad, we returned home. When I look back at the past six months, I see waves of emotion that filled our hearts and minds when we packed up our home, said our farewells and lifted our heads in anticipation for […]
Becoming a parent, especially for the first time, is a life-changing event. Psychologists who have done research into the levels of stress attributed to various critical situations in our lives, suggest that the adjustment to the birth of a baby is not far removed from the stress attributed to death and divorce! This sounds really […]
Wouldn’t caring for your baby be so much easier if you understood how your tiny bundle experiences the world? Well, by looking at a baby’s sensory world, we can much better understand and cater for our young baby’s sensory needs. It makes sense that caring for your baby with concern about how he experiences the […]
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Hey there, amazing moms! Sr Ann Richardson dives into a crucial part of your motherhood journey: deciding how to feed your little one. Whether you’re thinking about breastfeeding or opting for bottle feeding with infant formula, the best choice is the one that works well for both you and your baby. Here’s a detailed look […]