Babies, and children younger than two years of age, often express preference for the mom over the dad. However, this changes between the ages of two and four when children start to look upon the dad as a partner in play. Young boys, especially, look upon their dads as heroes and try to imitate the way they talk, dress, and act. Here are some of the reasons for the … [Read more...] about Father and Son Bonding
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Parents as Role Models
Most parents want their children to be like just them. The good news is that children too, at least when they are young, want to be like their parents. Parents are, after all, their earliest role models. While this makes it easy for parents to mold children's behavior, it also confers a significant responsibility on them. Here are things you can do to become a role model for … [Read more...] about Parents as Role Models
Child Development Stages
As newborn babies grow and develop, these are the various child development stages that they go through: 1-4 Months Babies in this child development stage have an average length of 50.8 - 68.6 cm, with a growth rate of about 2.54 cm per month. The average weight is .7.9 – 16 … [Read more...] about Child Development Stages
Baby Nursery Setup Tips
For most parents it can be an enjoyable experience to set up a baby nursery. A baby nursery will provide a safe corner for your baby to romp and play. For this reason, it is important that you put in adequate thought and care into setting up your baby's nursery. Here are some things you will require to furnish a baby nursery: To start with, the most essential thing your … [Read more...] about Baby Nursery Setup Tips
Ask Others for Help
Having a baby is exciting and joyous. There’s so much to do and learn. Your whole family is excited. But having a new baby brings lots of new feelings and changes in your life. You may be worried about whether you are a good parent. You may wonder whether you can meet your baby’s needs. keeping your baby fed, bathed and diapered is a big job. He also … [Read more...] about Ask Others for Help