Can We Go to the Zoo?
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“Daddy, can we go to the zoo, today?”
“Not today, baby. The zoo isn’t open. It’s closed because of the sickness, remember?
We have this conversation every few days.
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Self-esteem: Development & Growth of Children
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Self-esteem is important for the development and growth of children. Children who have low self-esteem, have negative thoughts about themselves, give up easily and feel like they do not belong at school or in groups/sports...
Read MoreHow to Help Your Baby Develop Fine Motor Skills
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Being a parent is tough work and helping your baby develop fine motor skills may not be the first thing you add to your daily to-do list. Parents Magazine offers a few ways you can help your baby develop manual dexterity by simply playing with their hands!
Read More5 Myths About Parenting Classes
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We learned via Washington Parent that there are many myths surrounding the idea of taking a parenting class. Read these 5 myths and learn how parenting classes can benefit all parents!
Read MoreMassaged Your Baby Today? Study Says Massage Good for Baby & Dad
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The National Fatherhood Initiative is a major advocate for infant massage between fathers and their babies. Naturally, mothers are the primary caregivers to their newborn babies. However, that does not mean that dads are left out. Research shows that "when a child has a significant bond with their father, this bond contributes greatly to child outcomes. " Child do better physically, emotionally and scholastically when both parents are involved in their lives.
Read MoreWords of Wisdom, From Debolina Dutta
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Debolina Dutta is a teen educator and she has worked in public, private, and international high schools for 15 years. On March 16, Debolina will be facilitating a guided conversation group for parents about sexuality and changing bodies with psychotherapist Leah Chalofsky. Debolina believes that knowledge of ones body empowers people to make educated decisions for themselves. She offers parents and guardians a few words of wisdom about parenting during this transitional period for tweens and teens.
Read MoreBenefits of Taking a Childbirth Class
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According to MacDonald Women's Hospital, a childbirth class is the perfect environment to ask questions and can help you make informed decisions about key issues surrounding your baby's birth.
Read MoreHow Can Parents Talk to Their Children About Sexuality and Changing Bodies?
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According to an article by Planned Parenthood, it is best to start talking to children about sexuality early on in their childhood. They stated that, “Talking with children about sex and sexuality may be uncomfortable at first, but it gets easier with time and practice.” In addition, there are many ways to start conversations about sex and sexuality with your kids.
Read MoreBreastfeeding Benefits Add Up!
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We learned via an article by Breastfeeding Basics that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for at least the first year of life. This may not be a realistic goal for all mothers but there are benefits to breastfeeding your baby for a few weeks to a few months.
Read MoreDevelopmental Movement Skills for Babies
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We learned via an article by Active for Life that movement and exercise for babies is rarely ever mentioned in baby books. We tend to forget that the more engagement and movement babies experience during the day, the better the sleep. Just like adults, babies need to be active in order to be healthy and learn important movement skills.
Read MorePositive Impact of Support Groups
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Although this article comes from resolve.org, or the National Infertility Association, it speaks to the benefits of support groups like those we have here at Community Well. The article discusses how support groups help individuals cope with negative feelings primarily, and although support groups are helpful with processing negative feelings, they are also in place to help community members share tips, share individual experiences, and lots more.
Read MoreHow to Teach Gratitude to Children
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It is finally December and we are officially in the holiday season! The holidays are meant to express love, appreciation and gratitude towards our loved ones. However, teaching gratitude to our children is not the easiest parenting task. How can we teach our children to be grateful for what they have?
Read MoreBenefits of Infant Massage - The Power of Touch for Mama, Papa, and Baby
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According to Infant Massage USA, "infant massage is an age-old tradition that has been passed down from mother to daughter since the beginning of time." There are many benefits of infant massage, including both the baby and parents.
Read More10 Things I Learned About Parenting in 10 Years
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In this opinion piece, a mom shares lessons that she has learned from being a parent. She shares important words of wisdom including:
Read MoreWhat We Need to Teach Young Women About Their Bodies
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Ruth Miller, a retired sexual health educator and children's author, shares her experience working at a sexual health clinic in a Huffington Post blog. While interesting, her work has been frustrating as well.
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