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Best Friends: Encouraging Sibling Relationships

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Best Friends: Encouraging Sibling Relationships  I’ve had a few questions and done A LOT of thinking about how to encourage sibling relationships over the last few months and get my kids to play together. With two toddlers at home, I’m either breaking up an argument or melting over joint giggles coming from the other room. Watching Lincoln and Adelaide turn into the best little friends is, hands DOWN, my favorite part of motherhood. First smiles were great, first “mama” was enchanting, but watching these two love each other is ten times better. I sought out SO much advice on the first stage of their relationship, introducing Lincoln to his new sister in the hospital and the transition to two children. I had a harder time getting advice and was initially less intentional on having them grow into being  friends . Also, I am not the expert. I have two kids and have been a mother for three short years. These are a collection of things I’ve learned, things I’ve read, an...

Traits and habits that good parents practice

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What traits do good parents have in common? Are there certain things that someone does that makes him or her a good parent (or not a good parent)? Of course, the definition of a good parent isn't something that's fixed or absolute. What may seem like the traits of a good parent to one person may not fit that definition for someone else. But generally speaking, these traits and habits can be found in parents who are practicing good parenting skills. What Makes A Good Parent? 1. Guide and support--not push and demand. Parents naturally want their kids to succeed, and may push, prod, bribe, demand, or even threaten kids with punishment to get them to practice an instrument, excel at a sport, achieve top grades and so on. The fact is, being a Tiger Mom (or Dad) isn't likely to get your child further than giving kids lots of support, and gently nudging if and when they need it. For more on when to nudge and when to let go, read, "Tiger Mom or Kitten Mom? When to Push Kid...

The problem of pregnant women is often considered embarrassing

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Naturally, if pregnant women have many questions, especially when getting closer to the day of delivery. But unfortunately, there are many questions that pregnant women often ask questions. Why? Because there are some problems of pregnant women who may be too "embarrassing" to ask the doctor, even though this is actually a normal problem that occurs in many pregnant women. What are the questions? We try to answer it here. The problem of pregnant women is often considered embarrassing 1. Why do I release a lot of fluid from the vagina? Fluid discharge from the vagina can be caused by a rupture of the membranes. But in conditions other than that, doctors can also say that discharge from the vagina during pregnancy is normal. This is because pregnant women experience significant hormonal changes, plus increased blood flow to the pelvis. The condition that needs to be worried is if the discharge is accompanied by pain, itching, or pain. Beware also if it smells bad or is very r...

5 Tips When Pregnant Women Have to Rest Total at Home

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 Not all pregnant women can move like other women outside the room. They are forced to bedrest in bed because they are pregnant in the first trimester. Because it can't go anywhere, sometimes there is boredom, boredom or stress that often occurs in pregnant women. To overcome this, there are some tips for pregnant women, as quoted by Sheknows, Monday (06/13/2016): 1. Create a schedule Wake up and try eating anything at the same time every day. Set the time to make phone calls with your husband, parents, or maybe relatives. This will help you fill the boredom. 2. Do something with your hands When you have to rest for weeks, keep watching TV or movies, it can be boring. Try doing something more productive. For example, produce works of art, sewing, making hand notes, or knitting blankets of the baby. This will improve your mood. 3. Schedule of gathering Too long in bed can trigger antepartum depression, which is associated with complications of pregnancy and pre...

A Guide To Good Eating During Pregnancy – First Trimester

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A Guide To Good Eating During Pregnancy – First Trimester This is a featured post from Paediatric Dietitian and Nutritionist Susie Burrell, a proud mother of two and leading expert in early childhood nutrition. When it comes to food choices the early stages of pregnancy can be a challenging time. Nausea is common and many women lose their appetite. While you do not need extra calories there are a number of key nutrients to focus on including folate, iodine, iron and calcium – all crucial for maternal health and the health of a developing foetus. Nutrition for mothers: folate An adequate intake of folate – found in leafy green vegetables, wholegrain cereals and legumes – is crucial during the early stages of pregnancy and assists in preventing neutral tube defects. Folate also helps cellular metabolism and red blood cell development which play key roles in energy metabolism. While pregnancy supplements often meet daily folate requirements in pregnancy, maintaining an ...

Healthy Pregnants Can Be Achieved With These 7 Steps

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Healthy Pregnants Can Be Achieved With These 7 Steps The key to maintaining the health of babies in the womb is to maintain the health of pregnant women. There are several steps you can follow to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Healthy pregnancy can be started by caring for yourself physically and emotionally. By living a lifestyle and developing a healthy mindset, you will be free from problems during pregnancy. Healthy pregnancy can be achieved in the following ways. Consultation with a doctor or midwife Consult your doctor or midwife as soon as you know you are pregnant. This is important so that the doctor / midwife and you can prepare what needs to be done during pregnancy and before delivery. That is, you will get advice for having a healthy pregnancy from the start. By routinely undergoing a prenatal checkup, doctors can anticipate the possibilities that can occur during pregnancy and suggest healthy pregnancy care steps and the best method of delivery fo...

10 Wise Ways to Overcome Angry and Hit Children

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10 Wise Ways to Overcome Angry and Hit Children Children are soul mates, hearts for parents. Therefore, whatever the condition of the child will add to the joy and happiness of a family. But it cannot be denied, some children carry traits and characters that are slightly problematic. Some children are aggressive or angry. This character will appear when they reach the age of two years. They will show their aggressive nature by being angry and hitting others or even venting it around objects. Of course this makes many parents worried. Indeed, this trait will diminish or disappear as the child ages, but of course this also requires the active role of parents so that children are able to control themselves well. Don't let your child get into unfavorable conditions and habits, because this can make a child isolated or avoided by his friends in the school environment or the playing environment. And this will make the child isolated and feel inferior. If this happens, it is ...