Science is Wonderful

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...

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...

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...