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14Nov BabyMotherhoodParenting

Accidental Parenting? The Real Chemistry Behind Responding to Your Baby

This powerful hormonal hangover has such universally intense effects on mothers’ inner lives that it is documented by researchers under a variety of labels including ‘maternal pre-occupation’ and ‘motherhood mindset’. This more intuitive mindset can be quite at odds with our modern lifestyles and often comes as a shock to women who have previously been in a more goal-oriented and solution-focused space prior to having a baby
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11Mar BabyParenting

Six Loving Ways to Boost Your Baby’s Brain

Forgot the flashcard saying 'you are being born'? Don't have a curriculum beyond cuddles for your 3 month old? If you are worried your baby may be 'slipping behind' his peers because you haven't been providing enough educational enrichment, relax!  New research shows that the most critical factor in helping your baby's brain development is loving, responsive interactions between you and your baby.
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19Sep BabySleep

Why Your Newborn SHOULDN’T Sleep ALL night (Yet).

Of course, all babies are unique little individuals and you may have hit the sleeping baby jackpot. If your baby is sleeping a longer stretch over night and is gaining weight and contented, that’s perfectly fine. However, very few babies can sleep longer than 2 or 3 hours in the early weeks – day or night - so if you are feeling pressure around your newborn’s sleep, please relax. Here are some very good reasons your baby shouldn’t be sleeping ‘all night’ just yet:
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