Does classical music make babies smarter?
A popular theory is known among pregnant mothers and mothers with infant children. They call it the Mozart Effect, a theory which is known to enhance the intelligence quotient of babies. Experts say that classical music may stimulate the brain in a way that it helps the educational and emotional [...]
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The Mozart Effect
SIDS Update
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) had an update of their guidelines for SIDS prevention beginning last year. The cause of SIDS ordinarily is when an infant’s breathing becomes hindered. For instance, when the baby breathes again his/her own exhaled air or when his/her head has been covered; the lack of oxygen will set off [...]
Breastfeeding while Working
They say, breastfeeding is still the best for babies. It is among the most valued phase of maternity. But for some mothers, they return to their work before their infant’s first birthday, which sets a hindrance to uninterrupted breastfeeding. It is best to prepare during your maternity leave about how you would nurse your baby [...]
Your Competent, Capable Child
We have discovered how your child starts to explore his environment during his first and second year. Next is 24 mos. to 36 mos. when the child becomes a self-reliant, capable tot.
When your child has difficulty knowing when to stop, he can be having a great time with the activity he’s doing. Teach self-control to [...]
Your Little Voyager
We just finished talking about the things your baby can do from birth to 12 months. Next part is from 12 to 24 mos. when your infant becomes a little voyager!
When your child protests at bedtime, there are countless thrilling things going on, and he may want to be with you and stay a little [...]
Your Exceptional Baby
When I was in college, part of our course requirement in Psychology was to take Developmental Psychology, the branch of psychology that deals with the ways that personality, cognitive ability, and behavior change during somebody’s life span, with particular concentration on childhood development. There I met theorists like Erick Erickson, Carl Rogers, and Jean Piaget. [...]
Scrapbook ‘Em!
For parents, their baby’s first milestones are so precious. Keeping the memories of their child’s firsts is priceless. And what’s the best way to keep the memories in tact all together? Scrapbook ‘em!
In this decade of digital technology and high-tech gadgetry, creating a baby book is still the finest way to hold keepsakes of your [...]
Baby Names
If you’re a couple planning for a baby or waiting for your soon-to-be-born infant, one of the most important preparations before the baby’s birth is of course, a name for your baby. Plenty of books provide a list of baby names including the origin and meaning of the names. Search the net and you’ll find [...]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is a medical term used to describe the mystery death that parents worries a lot. It is also known as “crib death” since it always happens when the baby is left alone in the crib. This occurs among infants who are 1 month up to 1 year old. SIDS [...]