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We live in a wonderfully advanced technological era that has made it possible to take a peek inside the living brain. Many of these studies have all shown us that, with the right environment, it is possible to ensure healthy brain development in an infant. The first few years of a baby’s life are crucial in terms of development since the brain is creating electrical connections all the … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Stimulate Baby Brain Development

Parents are often plagued with hundreds of questions when it comes to preparing their child for kindergarten. Questions like: ‘what skills does my child need?’ and ‘what should I teach my child before s/he begins kindergarten?’ are foremost on their minds. Many want to know how to keep things fun and positive when transitioning a child emotionally to full-time kindergarten. Kindergarten … [Read more...] about 12 Easy Ways to Prepare a Child for Kindergarten

Birthdays are an important milestone that's usually celebrated with gifts, parties and most importantly friends and family. Many people look forward to this specific time of year to get together with loved ones they haven't seen in many years, but how do you cope when you find yourself alone on your special day? It's not as uncommon as it seems for many people who move to different … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday Alone, with Friends or Family

Whether you are a caregiver to an elderly parent, or aging yourself, fall prevention is one of the most important factors to consider as you embark on this phase of life. Falls are the number one cause of disability in the US in people aged 65 and above. It is estimated that over one quarter of elderly people above this age end up falling at home each year. Falls can be debilitating as … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Prevent Falls in the Elderly

One of the most difficult aspects of planning a family reunion is creating space and excitement for all ages. You’ve probably already experienced and witnessed disastrous reunions where children are running in and out of hotels or jumping into the pool unsupervised and teenagers or ‘young adults’ bored out of their wits. That is why it is very important to have detailed family reunion … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Plan a Family Reunion

Toddler years can be a tremendously trying time for parents. It is very important for adults to approach this time with patience and skill so that the child's tantrums do not get worse. In most cases, childhood tantrums are a result of unmet emotional or physical needs. It is important to know that kids grow up quickly, even though it might not seem that way while you are wiping off … [Read more...] about 15 Easy Ways to Stop Toddler Tantrums

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 right sleeping patterns in … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Get a Baby to Sleep Through the Night

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 feed with other foods like … [Read more...] about 6 Easy Ways to Wean Off Breastfeeding

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. Hunger, soiled diaper or colic pains … [Read more...] about 11 Easy Ways to Calm a Crying Baby

Being a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) on maternity leave 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 introspect and see … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Be a Happy Stay at Home Mom