Articles about "education" 108
Writing a birth plan
All women are encouraged to write a birth plan during their pregnancy, so that everyone involved can clearly understand what kind of birth they desire.
Play yards and playmats
Even very small babies need sensory stimulus, and a safe way of providing this is with a baby gym-style playmat, which is a soft mat with toys, rattles, mirrors and other sensory stimuli suspe . . .
Financial considerations for parents
Raising a baby can be quite expensive. Luckily, there are several types of financial assistance programs available to parents.
Daycare: what to expect
Many parents opt for a daycare center
for their child as they like the fact that a team of qualified staff will be
taking care of their child and that he’ll be learning and playing in a
structured . . .
Nannies: what to expect
A
nanny is someone you employ to give one-to-one care to your child in your home.
She’ll take responsibility for your child’s daily care, preparing their food
and planning activities to support the . . .
Home daycare: what to expect
Home
daycare is the ideal option if you want your baby cared for in a homely
environment along with just one or two other children. What are the advantages of home daycare?- Care is usua . . .
How often do I go for my prenatal checks?
Your
prenatal checks will be something you look forward to, as not only do they
provide a place to answer your questions and allay your fears, but they keep
you up to date on your baby's progress a . . .
Birth plans
Deciding in advance how you would like your labour to go, can put you at ease when it comes to the day of delivery. Establishing a birth plan may help you get the birth you want..
Down syndrome
Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome.
We inherit 23 chromosomes from each of our parents, adding up to a total of 46 – but child . . .
Baby hearing
Being able to hear is very important for babies, as listening to what’s being said is one of the ways they learn about the world around them. They’ll attempt their first bursts of communicatio . . .