Image: Shutterstock Every child is unique and precious. And so, why not give your child an uncommon name? The latest trend among new parents is to invent a unique name for the apple of their eyes. While some parents merge their names and make up a memorable name, others alter the spelling. Some of them
Month: November 2020
Parenting expert Judy Arnall shares tips to help children think outside the box, solve problems and channel their artistic abilities at any age—from babies all the way to teens Unlike personality traits, temperament traits and gender differences, every child is born with creativity. As children grow, they are highly creative, yet, as their executive function
Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge Feeding kids can be so stressful! Here are some tips, primarily from Ellyn Satter – the leading (in my mind) author and teacher on food & kids. Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B
DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR YOU How wonderful it is to try new food recipes? It’s awesome! Tasting new flavors and combinations is one of the most awesome things to do! Pay close attention to this video and write down your favorite ideas so that you can try them later. The first food hack you’ll learn today
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 3 2020 Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has received a three-year, $300,000-grant from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation for research into childhood celiac disease. Altindis and his team will explore the role of gut microbes and serum metabolites in the autoimmune disease, in which
Not all play is equal, experts say. Here are five “open-ended” ways to encourage kids to engage in creative, imaginative playtime “Play is vital for development. Play is a biological necessity,” says Carol Reid, a former professor and namesake of the Carol Reid Early Childhood Education Resource Centre. You’ve probably noticed that preschoolers love to
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk is the best food for babies up to six months and beyond. However, in some cases, you may need to supplement it. Mothers may consider feeding formula and breast milk together, but may wonder if it is okay to mix formula and breast milk. Also, while breast milk
Image: Shutterstock For most children, the first day of school is something they look forward to. They are usually quite enthusiastic about their first day of school. They get to wear a crisp new uniform, buy new books, carry a school bag, and wear many other wonderful school accessories. It is an exciting and cheerful
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A guest comes home, and your infant stares at him till he leaves. Does this sound familiar? Almost every new parent goes through such an episode at least once. You might have also felt concerned at one point. However, it is nothing to worry about. The habit of staring at
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 2 2020 Asthma impacts millions of children already at a young age. Children growing up on a farm have a lower risk of developing asthma than children not living on a farm. The mechanisms behind this protective farm effect on childhood asthma are largely unknown. A group of researchers from
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breastfeeding has several benefits for the baby and the nursing mother. It can lower the risk of infections in babies while reducing the risk of certain illnesses, such as type-2 diabetes, for nursing mothers (1). Exclusive breastfeeding may also help a mother lose weight. But how does breastfeeding burn calories,
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We’ll admit it.. little babies can get a little boring sometimes! They can’t do much, but they can enjoy these 5 fun activities with you. Subscribe to WUM for new vids M-W-F! http://bit.ly/sub2moms TIPS 1. Conference Call: They say the more words a baby hears before they’re 3 years old, the higher their IQ. It
The best of a meal is what comes exactly after it, don’t you agree? Of course, we’re talking about dessert! If that doesn’t excite you, then you need to watch this video ASAP. Today we’ve put together the sweetest and most delicious dessert ideas ever. Next time you have any meal, you’ll know exactly which
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 2 2020 A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens. The study, published in the journal Preventive Medicine, found that spending less
From simple to elaborate, these celeb parents have chosen to honour their kids in the most permanent way—by getting a tattoo. Photo Gallery Celebrity tattoos that honour their kids 1 / 17 Photo: @chrissyteigen via Instagram Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Back in April 2019, Chrissy shared a post on Instagram showing off her and John’s then-new
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Preparing baby formula isn’t complex, provided you know the basics right. Out of a few essential things to follow, selecting the right water type is preeminent. Generally, you may consider using tap water or bottled water. However, you need to check its quality since water with high mineral content or
Earlier this year, my new baby girl finally got to meet her grandma for the first time. I handed her over to Omi, and grabbed my camera in order to capture this momentous occasion, which had been put off for months due to COVID-19 restrictions where we live in Regina, Sask. But there would be
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The Apgar score or newborn scoring is a method to summarize the baby’s health status soon after birth. Vital parameters, such as heart rate and respiratory rate, are included in the Apgar scoring system. This test also helps determine the requirement of resuscitation in newborns with respiratory or cardiac troubles.