It is estimated that at least 2 out of every 3 kindergarten aged children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity statistics are alarming; they show that nearly 1 out of every 6 kids in the US is more than or equal to the 95th percentile for weight. Unfortunately, this data is not limited to higher socio economic classes but are true across all … [Read more...]

A newborn baby’s sleep schedule is so erratic that it often drives parents crazy. Sleep is something that new parents often think about, crave for and even compare notes on. In the first 4 months of your baby’s life, s/he may not sleep through the night. However, with the right approach, and especially with a good sleeping environment, you can establish the … [Read more...]

Childbirth is usually the most joyful, beautiful and, yet, often the most painful moment in a mother’s life. This brief guide will offer great advice and some easy tips to give birth easily and naturally. While article or website can be substitute for medical advice, these tried and tested methods are sure to make normal delivery less painful. 1. Eat the … [Read more...]

Weaning is a natural process that occurs when your baby is ready to start solid foods. Every mother needs to decide when to wean based on her baby’s needs or her own. Here are some ways to wean breastfeeding: 1. Start partial weaning This is one of the pediatrician recommended weaning tips. In this method, the baby receives breast milk while completing its … [Read more...]

Parents often wonder ‘why do babies cry at night?’ Crying babies can cause a great deal of stress and needless to say, every parent wants to know the tricks and tips to calm a crying baby in 5 seconds. Let us look at some proven ways that can help. 1. Address its physical needs One of the main reasons why babies cry so much are unmet physical needs. … [Read more...]

Being a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) is not an easy job- you need to juggle many responsibilities, get dinner ready on the table and be on call almost 24 hours a day. Today we will study some ways to enjoy being a stay at home mom. 1. Do not lose your identity A SAHM often faces isolation. She starts losing herself and her identity. It is important to … [Read more...]

This guide is for you if you are looking for easy ways to boost fertility and increase ovulation. The tips and methods given here can help increase fertility in men and women in their early 30s or after 35 as well. 1. Dietary changes-foods that increase fertility Eating a balanced healthy diet is very important to make yourself more fertile. The right food … [Read more...]

Baby massage is a great way to bond with your newborn and does wonders to baby’s cognitive development, skin as well as digestion. With this guide, you will be able to safely and easily massage your baby at home. The right time to start a baby massage is while the baby is still inside your tummy! Yes, singing and talking to your baby and rubbing your tummy … [Read more...]

If your due date is history, you may be longing to induce labor at home. Being pregnant beyond the 36 weeks is no fun and can be an extremely tiring and painful experience. However, if your OB/GYN feels it is okay to wait, then you must certainly heed that advice. Wait for a couple of days and the labor will definitely start. That said, there are some proven … [Read more...]

In the first 6 to 8 months of life, babies need only breast milk for growth and development. There is new research about starting solids at 4 months itself. It is very important to stick to baby solid food schedule at the right time as failure to do so could lead to anemia, malnutrition and even fussiness about eating solids. Your doctor can answer the … [Read more...]