Parenting as a team: disagreements, screen time, new-baby strain and keeping your marriage going while raising kids.
Synchronization of the schedule of adults with their newborn baby’s sleep cycles is one of the biggest issues for new parents. When you know more about sleep and what happens during sleep, you will have an easier time both putting your baby to sleep and understanding what is happening with your baby. From this article,…
Unscrupulously, kids are naturally born with their little mischief, numerous petty mistakes, and most adorable faces. There is no denying the reality that some parents are bestowed with the stubborn creatures who dance on their nerves almost all the time. Have you got a real package of an adamant kid in your lap? Are you…
Staying friends after having kids is possible, but it takes deliberate effort from both sides. The friendship that worked when you could say yes to a last-minute dinner won’t look the same once a baby or toddler runs your schedule. The friends who stay close are usually the ones who adjust the format instead of…
If your husband stresses you out more than your kids do, you’re far from alone. Surveys of mothers, including a widely shared TODAY survey of thousands of U.S. moms, have found that many say their partner adds to their stress, mostly because of how housework, parenting and downtime are divided. The cause is rarely that…
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common, treatable medical condition, and it affects the whole marriage, not just the new mom. Unlike the “baby blues,” which fade within about two weeks, PPD lasts longer and can make it hard to function. The CDC estimates that about one in eight women who recently gave birth report symptoms…
Have you ever observed a baby monkey tightly clutched to its mother’s chest while they are both crossing the higher branch of a tall and widened tree? The firm belief in its mother’s strength makes him fearlessly cling to her. The bond between the human child and the parents is entirely the same. Parents are…
Kids who grow up with understanding parents tend to carry that safety with them for life. They feel more confident making decisions, recover faster from mistakes, and bring healthier habits into their own friendships and marriages. Understanding doesn’t mean permissive. It means a parent who listens, tries to see your side, and still holds reasonable…
Psychologists commonly describe four parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved. Decades of research, starting with psychologist Diana Baumrind and later expanded by Maccoby and Martin, generally find that the authoritative style, which blends warmth with clear rules, is linked with the best outcomes for children. Here’s what each style looks like and how to…