Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Most toddlers are picky eaters, at least at some point in their development. It's normal for toddlers to resist new foods and to prefer foods of certain textures, although the type of food your toddler likes may change from day to day.
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As a parent, you try to create a bedtime routine that enables your toddler to transition easily and peacefully to sleep. But your child might have other ideas. Many toddlers, even those who could fall asleep easily as babies, have difficulty falling asleep at bedtime.
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During the first year of life, your infant is likely to triple his birth weight and grow at least 8 inches in height. However, most of this growth will not happen in a slow, steady pattern; most babies experience growth spurts during which they grow a lot in a short amount of time.
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Breastfeeding a newborn is a time-consuming endeavor. Although some babies begin to eat on a more predictable schedule during their second month of life, others still want to breastfeed frequently.
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Random contractions in pregnancy can be worrying when you first experience them. When you are seven months pregnant, these contractions are usually just a slight, brief tightening. You might find them uncomfortable, or you may not feel them at all.
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At some point during pregnancy, your breasts will begin producing colostrum. Colostrum is a thick, yellowish liquid that will serve as the first food your baby will need, before your milk comes in.
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