Welcoming a baby into this world is one of the most exciting moments of a parents life. However, due to the nature of it all (i.e. those pesky hormones), it can also be really emotional and overwhelming. Many mothers struggle with what’s called the “baby blues” after giving birth, but for some, the emotions following […]
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When kids come into the picture, date night out can quickly become a thing of the past. Sadly, I can count on maybe two hands how many times I have went out with my husband sans child since my son was born almost three years ago! For us, it is difficult to find childcare, but […]
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The 60s are long gone, and the concept of the nuclear family where the father earns the money and the mother raises the children has all but vanished. These are modern times, with modern parenting struggles. More and more, father’s are expected to step up to the parenting plate and be involved from day one […]
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The day you become a parent you realize what all those people were talking about when they were saying time is of the essence. Once we get into the groove of taking care of our child, most of us think about incorporating some things into our life we did before kids – and a big […]
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No matter how many times your doctor, nurses, and well meaning family members remind you that your c-section was major abdominal surgery, you may be tempted to get back into your regular pre-baby fitness routine the second you can muster up the energy. You’re better off engaging in gentle exercises that will allow your body […]
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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why are bullies so mean? – Daisy, age 9, Lake Oswego, Oregon Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research prove it: Bullied children and teens are […]
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Sleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it’s not essential either. Rather, it’s a family choice that you should make with your partner. However, in order to make the right decision you need to have access to reliable information. The choice of sleeping arrangements at the beginning of your child’s life depends on a […]
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Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still one of the most feared diseases, why aren’t we pushing our doctors and governments to support […]
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