Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Every woman goes through an immense number of hormonal changes during and after pregnancy. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, hormones have a direct effect on the brain chemistry that controls mood and emotions.
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Long before babies can talk, they use a variety of gestures to communicate. These gestures include crying, smiling, smacking their lips or scrunching up their noses, according to the article "Reading Your Baby's Cues" on the website PBS Parents. In addition, babies often stick out their tongues.
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