Is it okay to let the baby share your bed with you? There is no single correct answer to this situation. It is up to you, as a parent, to decide after knowing its pros and cons: Advantages of co-sleeping Sleeping with your baby can foster a closer bond between you and your child. It gives you more time to spend with your baby. This is especially important … [Read more...] about Know the pros and cons of co-sleeping
Archives for April 2007
Know more about postpartum depression in dads
Postpartum depression is traditionally thought to affect exclusively moms as they are the ones who go through the most significant changes in their bodies and their psyches. However, it is common among dads too. In fact, a recent study published in the August 2006 issue of the journal Pediatrics, reports that about ten percent of all fathers in the U. S. are affected by … [Read more...] about Know more about postpartum depression in dads
Pan’s Labyrinth Movie Review
Rating: R Starring: Ariadna Gil, Ivana Baquero, Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Doug Jones Director: Guillermo Del Toro Age Groups: 13 Years + Run Time: 119 minutes Recommended for: Dads and kids Note: This is a … [Read more...] about Pan’s Labyrinth Movie Review
Dealing with the Stress
Many women experience symptoms of emotional stress soon after delivery. Various factors contribute to these symptoms in women following the birth of a baby. According to doctors, women undergo depression because of the following reasons: Drop in estrogens: Depression following childbirth may be the result of rapid drop in the levels of estrogen and progesterone. … [Read more...] about Dealing with the Stress
An interview with Nurture the Nature author Michael Gurian
We at GreatDad are obviously strong believers that moms and dads have different parenting styles. Both are important and play different roles in the emotional, moral, and intellectual development of the child. While we also believe that children thrive on love, positive parenting, and supportive environments, we can’t help but be more and more persuaded of … [Read more...] about An interview with Nurture the Nature author Michael Gurian