Articles about "nurture" 16
How to encourage an enquiring mind
Children
are naturally curious about the world around them, but in our daily haste we
often deprive them of that vital childhood privilege – the time to dawdle and
explore interesting things that t . . .
Bring back the Bedtime Story
The tradition of parents reading a bedtime story to their child is becoming a thing of the past according to a study for Silentnight Beds. The research has revealed the shocking truth that almost half . . .
Why we need Grannie
Most women are thankful for the services provided by grandmothers - unpaid babysitting at the drop of a hat and the ability to lavish your children with a huge amount of affection. But new evidence su . . .
Gene 'links breastfeeding to IQ'
A gene found in newborns can explain why breastfed babies have a higher IQ. Children with a particular version of the FADS2 gene scored around seven points higher in IQ tests if they were breastfed. T . . .
Dealing with a wakeful baby
We all know that one of the major adjustments you have to make to your life when you have a new baby is learning to cope with a lack of sleep. It’s enough to drive anyone to distraction!
It . . .
Flattening your mommy tummy
Don’t knock that muffin top you have in the first weeks after you give birth – it’s proof of the great job you did carrying and nurturing your baby.
The problem is that the longer you leave i . . .
Discipline for boys and girls
If you have one of each in your family, you’ll start to become very aware of your children’s behavioral differences once they reach the toddler years and become more independent. Now’s the time when t . . .
Competitive parents and how to avoid hyper parenting
Most moms are competitive parents because we’re so proud of our child we want the world to know how great they are! But let your pride go too far and you could become a pushy parent…
Nurturing your child’s friendships and social skills
When it comes to nurturing your child’s friendships, a combination of sharing skills and social skills can help him interact better with other children…
The differences between boys and girls
If you’re expecting another baby and you know it’s a different sex than your first, be prepared for some big boy girl differences! And keep in mind that nature vs
nurture might have nothing to d . . .