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Understanding Your Baby’s Asymmetrical Head Shape: A Guide for First-Time Parents

When we become parents for the first time, we are as confused as we are elated at the birth of our most prized possession. We sit and marvel at every little detail and often get worried about little things like the skin being too dry, the hands and feet being cold or the newborn having…

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The Importance of Love and Family in Raising Children

As generations and parenting styles are evolving, the importance of love and family in raising and nurturing children is slowly getting the attention it deserves. Raising children can be a challenging and intricate task that requires a considerable amount of time, effort, and resources. However, despite the difficulties, it’s also one of life’s greatest joys….

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Breastfeeding 101: Everything You Need to Know About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can seem like a complex and challenging motherhood topic, especially for first-time mothers. Many opposing approaches and stances about it can look very confusing for mothers who are just looking for the best for their infants.  There is no doubt, however, that breastfeeding is a unique gift of motherhood from a mom to her…

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Constipation in Children: Why Does it Occur & How to Handle it

As a parent, dealing with your young one’s constipation issues can be one of the trickiest challenges you will have to face. Almost every child develops constipation at one point or another in their early years, and it is fairly common in babies. However, constipation can be a cause of discomfort and pain for children…

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The Schadenfreude Effect in Parenthood

The other day at the grocery store, my daughter Lyra was growing fussy as we stood in line for checkout. She’d just spent over an hour playing with her friend in the hot sun and was teething. She’s also a year old. Fussiness is understandable. It’s expected. I readjusted my hold on her and gave…

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Raising Awareness About MLD: The Story Behind Rumaisa & Zara Kindness Rocks

I got married while I was doing my MBA at the age of 22. I conceived right away and wasn’t really happy about it as I wanted a two-year break before starting a family. My pregnancy was smooth, without any complications, and went well till the end.  Rumaisa’s Birth On 21st Oct 2002, I gave…

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Raising a Child with Special Needs: Craniosynostosis

If you are a parent of a child with special needs, or if you just got to know that your child is differently-abled, and you are scared about how you’re going to deal with it, then BINGO! This article is just for you.  Be calm, have patience and try to make strategies on how to…