Category: MATERNAL HEALTH
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Let Your Baby Get Messy (Trust Me It’s Worth It)
Your baby explores the world with their hands. Tactile play gives babies the chance to build sensory associations and strengthen cognitive skills. The hands are connected to many areas of the developing brain; this is sometimes called the “hand-brain connection.” It’s hard not to cringe when we see food all over our child’s face, hands,…
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Homemade Peanut + Almond Butter Recipe
Learn how to make AMAZING homemade peanut butter! It’s super smooth, creamy, and flavourful – you won’t be able to stop eating it by the spoonful. I start drooling just looking at the pictures of this homemade peanut butter! I’ve been on a mission to make more homemade products because I found I’m allergic to some ingredient…
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Easing Your Baby’s Separation Anxiety
Around 6 months of age, some babies start to experience separation anxiety. When your baby clings or cries as you leave, parting can be hard on both of you. Don’t worry: they’ll get through it. In fact, most babies stop crying within 5 minutes or so after a parent’s departure. Separation anxiety is a sign…
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What I Didn’t Buy For My Baby and Don’t Regret
Are you a new and expecting mama? Are you the first person pregnant in your family? Has it been decades since the last pregnant person? Let’s just say from creating registries and hearing the advice of the veteran moms about all the stuff they brought, can and is an overwhelming experience. You are trying to…
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What is Montessori? How and What You Need to Begin
WHAT IS MONTESSORI? Montessori was established by Dr Maria Montessori – who believed that a child (rightfully so) should be in charge and lead their learning. As we know you learn from experiences, and we (parents, caretakers, educators) are our child’s guide through life. This is the key to how Montessori is led and there’s…
Blissful Births & Connections 