Iris's mom and dad write about Mindful Parenting and RIE Parenting while maintaining a positive, optimistic, open-minded and mindful attitude.
Although it is a rather sensitive subject for many mothers-to-be, pregnancy stretch marks will most probably appear on our bodies during pregnancy. They are just one of the many physical changes we can notice after we get pregnant. Stretch marks usually appear around 13 to 21 weeks of pregnancy or sometimes a few days or weeks after the baby is born.
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One of the most important duties you have as a parent is to keep your child safe. This also applies when riding a vehicle. You should be prepared to offer your baby a safe ride as soon as you leave the maternity. Babies are at greater risk when we talk about car crashes because their body is fragile, their spine is developing.
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Baby oral care is extremely important. Even before your baby’s first teeth erupt, pediatric dentists and pediatricians highly recommend regularly cleaning your newborn’s gums. Try using a soft washcloth right after breastfeeding or bottle feeding. You gently massage the gums with a piece of cloth wrapped around your finger to help prevent plaque and bacteria.
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Baby weaning represents a new, interesting and fun chapter of your infant’s life, but sometimes it can be challenging for you, as a mommy. When you begin weaning, besides the concern for healthy food recipes for your baby, you need
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Time spent eating together at the table in the family has both physical and emotional benefits. Family meals are linked to children’s lower risk of obesity, strong family relationships, and fewer behavioral problems.
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Fruits and vegetables play an important role in a balanced diet. They offer a wide range of nutrients necessary for maintaining a healthy body. Regardless of how you eat them, raw or cooked, their preparation and storage must comply with rules if we use them to prepare meals for our babies. Eating contaminated fruits or vegetables can lead to foodborne illness, also known as “food poisoning”.
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Babies don’t need shoes before they start walking. However, once your little one begins walking by himself and gets mobile, you should consider buying him a good pair of shoes to protect and support his feet while he’s out.Parents must
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Blocks and construction elements are great toys when it comes to open ended play. By far, the most famous and familiar brand of brick toys is Lego. Lego comes with a tremendous large variety of building blocks, in different shapes, sizes and colors. It is a captivating toy for toddlers, kids and grown ups, regardless their gender.
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Every parent deals with stress, anger, and frustration in different ways. Some parents take a moment to step back. They recognize their emotions and find a way to calm down. Others react impulsively and loudly. Unfortunately, many parents fall into this latter group. They end up yelling at their child in the heat of the moment. It’s a sad and common reality. Too many parents raise their voices without realizing the harm it can cause. Yelling at your child may feel like a release, but it can have lasting negative effects on their well-being.
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Whether you practice RIE, attachment parenting, babywise or no specific parenting method, a safe play area is a necessity while raising your child. In RIE terms, a ‘Yes Space’ is a 100% safe play space where your baby or toddler can play and explore independently.
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