Month 01 Social Development
In the first month of life, your baby’s social life revolves around you. She’s already familiar with your voice, which she could hear from inside the womb. One of her first images is likely to be your face as she is brought to the breast (or bottle). …
Learn MoreBabyproofing Your Home
With his 2-year-old upstairs taking a nap, Tim Anderson* seized the chance to do some yard work. A few moments later, he was bewildered to find the toddler lying on the lawn, crying inconsolably. That’s odd, he thought: How did he get downstairs so fa…
Learn MoreBonding With Your Baby
Expectant parents can be forgiven if they panic when they hear the word “bonding.”Library shelves and web sites are devoted to the importance of bonding with a newborn and the trauma that may result when it doesn’t take place. Many parents now fear th…
Learn MoreBonding: It’s Not Always Instant
If you find that you’re not immediately overwhelmed with love with your newborn, don’t worry. Like any other emotional relationship, developing a connection with your child can take time. Similarly, as with any other relationship, this one will have i…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Signs of Labor, According to an Ob-Gyn
If you’re pregnant and your due date is fast approaching, it’s important to be able to recognize the signs that you’re dilating and in labor.To help you better understand the stages of labor, the signs of early and true labor and the differences betwe…
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