Should All Newborns Get Neurodevelopmental Disorder Screening?
By BETHANY BUSHEN-U. ROCHESTER While some experts believe early identification of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in the newborn period would provide an equitable way to flag and treat...
View ArticleHow to Calm a Fussy Baby With a 9 Step Algorithm
Babies are fairly standardized and uncomplicated in the end. Here’s the basic flow chart I have used when I’m faced with a fussy baby: BREATHING DIAPER HUNGER GAS TEMPERATURE POSITION PACIFIER CUDDLE...
View ArticleRural Wyoming Is Losing Obstetricians. Those Who Remain Are Spread Thin.
By Katie Klingsporn / Wyofile This story was originally published by Wyofile. Jan Siebersma has delivered thousands of babies during his three-plus decades in obstetrics. He’s seen it all: twins and...
View Article22 Basic Facts That Surprisingly… Many People Don’t Know
By Martha A. Lavallie It’s easy to overlook some essential aspects of our daily lives. There are several pieces of knowledge that many people surprisingly don’t know. We are here to shed light on...
View ArticleTouch Boosts Babies’ Self-Recognitition
BY ESTHER ROBARDS-FORBES – UT AUSTIN The experience of touch is key to babies beginning to recognize themselves in a mirror, new research shows. This kind of self-recognition, an important...
View Article28 Incredible Baby Abilities That Will Amaze You
Do you remember that first time you saw your baby’s eyes, first smile or those cute little fingers? You know that moment when you hold your newborn baby in your arms and think, ‘Wow, this tiny human...
View ArticleSounds Sleeping Babies Hear Can Boost Language Development
By CARRIE STETLER-RUTGERS Although it’s well-known that music and speech boost babies’ ability to learn, there’s robust evidence that the developing brain analyzes certain brief auditory cues in an...
View ArticleHow to Stop Toddler Biting | Dad University
In this video, we are talking about toddler biting. By the end, you’ll understand why toddlers bite and how to help stop this behavior. I’m Jason Kreidman, the founder of Dad University.com, supporting...
View ArticleIs Your Baby Too Cold at Night? Here Are Some Signs
We all have worries as Dads and Moms. One thing that I did not expect when I became a new Dad was ensuring the comfort and safety of my son during sleep. It can be quite challenging to know if your...
View Article‘Parentese’ Chatter Improves Baby’s Language Later
BY U. WASHINGTON Parents speaking to their baby in a high-pitched voice—known as “parentese”—and responding to the baby’s babbles with eye contact and smiles is important for infant language growth,...
View ArticleAre Newborns Conscious of the World Around Them?
By RACHEL HARRISON-NYU Babies blink, cry, and yawn—and a few weeks into their lives, they might smile. But do these movements mean that newborns have conscious experiences of perceiving the world...
View ArticleTwenty-Five New Cases of Whooping Cough in a Week in North Macedonia, Mostly...
By Metamorphosis Foundation This article is based the coverage by Meta.mk. An edited version is republished here under a content-sharing agreement between Global Voices and Metamorphosis Foundation....
View ArticleThey Were Babies and Toddlers When the Pandemic Hit. At School, Some Still...
– By Ann Schimke for Chalkbeat One minute, the four-year-old boy was giggling. The school’s new behavioral specialist made a game of helping him put on his shoes, playfully sniffing them then...
View ArticleMore Dogs, Fewer Babies: What’s Guiding the Shifts in Pet Ownership and...
– By Colleen Kilday Amid shrinking households and declining birth rates, one family member is increasingly taking center stage: the pet. In fact, half of Americans consider their pets to be as much a...
View ArticleThe First Days at Home With Your Newborn: Tips From Someone who cares!
Bringing your newborn home can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. Is your baby eating enough? Why are they crying? How should you care for the umbilical cord? Is daily bathing...
View ArticleCreating the Perfect Nursery: Essential Tips for Maintaining Safe and...
You’ve probably heard a million opinions on what the perfect temperature for your baby’s room should be. And I bet you’ve been asked at least once, “Isn’t it too warm for the baby in here?” or “Isn’t...
View ArticleHelping Your Baby Understand Cause and Effect
What is Cause and Effect? Cause and effect is when your baby starts to realize that their actions can make something happen. For example, when they shake a rattle and it makes a noise — that’s cause...
View ArticleYour 2-Month-Old Baby: Development and Useful Information
At two months old, babies still follow a chaotic schedule but quickly start picking up new habits and skills. They’re growing, their features are changing, and they’re smiling more often, sometimes...
View ArticleBaby at Four Months: Growth and Essential Info
At four months, your baby is becoming much more sociable and loves to play and interact with adults, picking up a host of new skills. This is a time of significant growth and development. Baby’s...
View ArticleSkills of a Five-Month-Old Baby
At five months, babies are super active and really start to show their personality. By now, they’re developing little routines and becoming more predictable, which can make life a bit easier....
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