When your baby reaches the age of four months, things will really start to happen fast. She is growing and learning about her world. She is interested in everything she sees or hears. She is reaching for things and putting them in her mouth. This is how she learns about them. When she is feeding, she stops and plays with your clothes, or she looks at … [Read more...] about Your Baby Is Four Months Old
Archives for November 2007
Putting Kids to Sleep: Tips for Dads
For some parents, getting their children to sleep is no problem at all. For others, it invariably involves a major struggle. Here are some easy tips on putting your kids to bed: The first step to ensuring that your children take to their bed without much fuss is to establish a bedtime routine. When children sleep at the same time everyday, their body adapts to the cycle … [Read more...] about Putting Kids to Sleep: Tips for Dads
Bonding with Your Kids: Tips for Dads
Dads' traditional role as breadwinners means that they spend relatively less time with their kids than the moms. Breadwinner dads often need to be creative regarding things to do with their kids. Here are some tips to help dads bond with their kids: Make time for them: Reserve some part of your day exclusively for your kids. Spend this time doing something together, like … [Read more...] about Bonding with Your Kids: Tips for Dads
Common Labor Inducers
The third trimester of pregnancy culminates in labor, which marks the beginning of the process of childbirth. The onset of labor is signaled by regular uterine contractions. These contractions are accompanied by changes in the cervix that enable the easy passage of the baby out of the womb. In certain cases, when labor does not start as expected, the obstetrician may … [Read more...] about Common Labor Inducers
Father and Daughter Bonding
Young infants develop a strong attachment towards the mom. At this age, they are completely dependent upon her for their needs, such as being fed or being put to bed. It is only when they start growing older that children start accepting the dad as a parent. Little boys, as they become aware of their common gender, begin to look upon the dad as a role model. However, equally … [Read more...] about Father and Daughter Bonding