Not all the women are able to enjoy their happiness after giving birth. Sometimes it is the Baby Blues, sometimes it is Postpartum Depression. Baby Blues I gave birth by cesarien and after a few days at the hospital, I came home. I did not get a chance to sleep much at the hospital due to the pain and all these amazing and mixed feelings (love, fear, pain, exhaustion). We got home and though I was overwhelmed with my newborn, I started crying for no apparent ... View the Post
Top Parenting Myths Debunked
We've all heard the parenting myths. Even before you become a parent, you will hear a number of “rules”, many dos and dont's, and too many “truths about parenting” that cannot be questioned at all. Yet, as you become a parent, you see more easily that many of those are misleading. Should I even mention how many times have I heard such things only to get completely different impressions through my own experiences? I’ve decided to share some of the most common parenting misconceptions, ... View the Post
How to deal with separation anxiety
When your child screams if you leave the room, what do you do? Do you know how to deal with separation anxiety? Children who desperately feel the need to stay with their moms are more likely to have separation anxiety. This is a form of a mental and emotional insecurity that the child feels when their parents are not around. The main reason for this separation anxiety can sometimes be related to the early pregnancy trauma. Or it might be something else that the parents go through later in ... View the Post
How Divorce Affects Children: 10 ways to help
Divorce is hard on everyone involved. While parents get a divorce, it's never an easy experience for the children . But you can help how divorce affects children. It doesn’t have to be too painful. By sticking to several ground rules and being there for your kids, you can avoid any long-term traumas. When you know your children are not suffering, you will go through this period easier as well. Here are some basic tips on how to make how divorce affects children easier for all ... View the Post
Stressed out Parent? 10 Tips to Help You Relax
Is being strict making you a stressed out parent? The other day, I attended a forum where mums come together to discuss various issues that affect their families. The main focus is always on our kids and how to be better parents to them. No one wants to be a stressed out parent. A lot of issues were raised and among them was the issue of how best to raise a child. While some were of the opinion that being strict and punishing the child whenever the child goes wrong is the best method, others ... View the Post
How to connect with your child
Why do you,parents, need to connect with your child? If you’re a parent, then the struggle of striving to be the perfect mom or dad might be familiar to you. When parents are giving up to the societal norms and pressures for being perfect, they’re missing out on the fact that perfection is not always the best. If the focus is on managing behaviour, parents can forget to connect with your child. Some parents may fail to connect with your child, because they assume that it might allow the ... View the Post