Tag: MATERNAL HEALTH
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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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Teaching Your Child and Family Consent
“Can you give Grandma a hug?” “Uncle Matthew loves to squeeze your cheeks.” “You aren’t going to let me kiss you? I’m so sad!” This one is hard for me, I’ll be honest. I want my kids to be affectionate with people we love, so I often find myself (too strongly?) encouraging a kiss or…
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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…
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Does Gentle Parenting = Privilege Parenting
The constant debate has shaken parents to their core on a topic that has truly never been discussed in this light before. Which is Gentle Parenting is privileged parenting. Yes, I said it! and it’s very true. As a retired educator of more than 10+ years and certified adult and child psychologist with a focus…
Blissful Births & Connections 