When a baby cries, how do you figure out what they want? Without the ability to use words to communicate, we must rely on our “mentalizing” skills—our imaginative ability to intuit what someone else is feeling and what they need in response. When we mentalize, our brain lights up in regions associated with “theory of […]
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Over 300 births recorded amid cyclone fury, parents rush to name newborns ‘Yaas’
As the Odisha administration battled Cyclone 'Yaas', which ripped through the state causing widespread destruction, more than 300 births were registered in the coastal state, with some families rushing to name their newborns after the menacing storm, officials said. As the Odisha administration battled Cyclone ‘Yaas’, which ripped through the state causing widespread destruction, more […]
What causes your bedwetting? A guide for parents
If the problem of bedwetting is persistent, parents may look at opting for some medications as prescribed by the doctor. This certainly helps kids to a certain extent. By Dr Vikas Satwik Is bedwetting a common problem in children? About 40 per cent of three-year-olds wet the bed. Experts are puzzled as to why one […]
9 foods to add to your child’s diet to help them sleep better
Several vitamins and minerals play a role in improving the quality of sleep; find out what they are By Janvi Chitalia Sleep is an essential activity for energy restoration, neurological function, management of mood, and physical recovery and repair of the body. Sleeping can decide the quality of life. Why sleep is important for your […]
“The pandemic motivated me to adopt children and start a new type of life”
Written by Natalie Gil For a growing number of women, the pandemic has provided the catalyst needed to follow through on their dreams of adoption. Stylist speaks to those who are creating a family of their own amid the chaos of coronavirus. “When Covid kicked in and I was furloughed, my initial thought was ‘what […]
Lindsay Arnold: I'm 'Very Over' Negative Comments About My Parenting
Not a fan of negativity. Lindsay Arnold clapped back at Instagram trolls finding fault with her parenting. Take That! Candace Cameron Bure, More Celeb Moms Back at Parenting Police “This is my thumbs up to everyone out there who actually thinks it’s OK to comment or criticize anyone else’s parenting,” the Dancing With the Stars […]
What does your child learn in the formative years? Here are some answers
Children learn more quickly between 0 to 8 years age of age. Preschoolers need exposure to several different ways to play and learn and plenty of chances to practice what they are learning. By Rashmi Kapadia The formative years or the early stages of childhood are between 0-8 Years of a child’s life where they […]
Kids born to same-sex parents perform better at school, study finds
As per the findings, the socioeconomic status had a major role to play on how well the children performed at school. New research has indicated that children who are born and raised by same-sex parents may perform better at school, than those who are raised by different-sex parents. According to a study conducted by researchers […]
Chrissy Teigen reveals she was diagnosed with partial placental abruption before her pregnancy loss
Chrissy Teigen had a pregnancy loss on October 1 after she was hospitalized and received multiple blood transfusions. Teigen revealed in a Medium post that doctors diagnosed her with partial placental abruption before her pregnancy loss. Partial placental abruption is when the placenta separates from the uterine wall before the baby is delivered, according to […]
My kids want to trick-or-treat, but coronavirus rates are rising. Do I have to change plans and disappoint them?
Rates of COVID-19 transmission in your community and your kids' eagerness to trick-or-treat are only two factors to consider when deciding what level of Halloween risk you can live with. Consider whether your community tends to follow public health measures, and whether your kids are good rule-followers. There are some creative alternatives, like scavenger hunts […]