Tag: parenting tips
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Navigating Sleep Struggles: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Toddler with Autism
Understanding the Sleep Challenge When a toddler is diagnosed with autism, sleep often becomes a frontline concern for families. Irregular sleep patterns, frequent night awakenings, and difficulty settling can extend into weeks and months, affecting mood, daytime focus, and family dynamics. The goal isn’t just more hours in bed; it’s calmer nights that support a…
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Experts Debunk Harmful Myths About Infant Massage: Safety First for Baby Care
Introduction: Clearing Up Misconceptions About Infant Massage Infant massage is a valued practice in many cultures, praised for soothing babies, aiding digestion, and promoting bonding between parents and children. However, persistent myths about forceful or aggressive techniques — such as hard strokes, nose pressing, or rubbing the chest to “clean” white milk discharge — have…
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Old Son Draws Attention Over Bruises: Tummy Time, Safety, and Parenthood
Introduction: A Tender Moment Sparks Conversation Hong Kong celebrity couple Benjamin Yuen and Bowie Cheung recently shared a heartfelt update about their two-month-old son, affectionately nicknamed Yuen Tong Tong. A short Instagram clip of the infant during tummy time quickly drew attention, not for concern, but for the adorable way he explored the world from…
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How to Talk to a Friend About Vaccinating Their Baby
Understanding the concern When a friend hesitates to vaccinate, it often stems from fear, misinformation, or a feeling of being judged. Before you speak, acknowledge that you respect their role as a parent and that your goal is to share information that can help protect their child. Start with curiosity: what are their specific worries…
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How Screen Time Is Shaping Toddlers: A Wake-Up Call for Early Development
Understanding the Concern In recent years, experts have sounded alarms about how screen time is influencing the youngest learners. For four-year-olds entering reception, the effects can be seen in classrooms and back at home: shorter attention spans, limited speech, and difficulties with fine motor tasks like pencil grip. The concern isn’t just about screens; it’s…
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Excessive Screen Time Hurts Toddlers’ Vocabulary, UK Warns
UK warns on early screen use and language development A growing body of research suggests that excessive screen time in the first years of life can impede how quickly and how well toddlers learn to speak. In response, the UK government is preparing to publish new guidance for parents on how to manage screen use…
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Experts warn: Excessive screen time could hinder toddlers’ vocabulary growth
UK Experts Warn: Screen Time and Early Language A growing body of research and official guidance suggests that heavy screen time in early childhood can hamper a toddler’s ability to develop spoken language. In the UK, health officials are preparing to issue new advice for parents and caregivers on how to manage screen use for…
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Too Much Screen Time in Infancy Linked to Anxious Teens and Slower Decision-Making, Singapore Study Finds
Introduction: A Let-Down of Early Screen Habits In an era where screens are almost ubiquitous, parents often use electronic devices to soothe noisy or restless babies. A new study from Singapore challenges this common strategy, suggesting that excessive screen time before age two may have lasting effects on a child’s mental health and cognitive processing…
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Babies and Screen Time: Singapore Study Links Early Exposure to Anxious Teens and Slower Decisions
Overview: The Link Between Early Screen Time and Later Behavior New findings from Singapore highlight a potential long-term consequence of letting very young children spend substantial time in front of electronic screens. Researchers tracked children from infancy and found that those exposed to high levels of screen time before age two tended to experience higher…
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How to Support an Overprotective Older Sibling When a Baby Arrives
Understanding the Challenge for the Oldest Child The arrival of a new baby often shifts the family dynamic in unexpected ways. For the eldest child, the transition can feel like a dramatic role reversal: once the exclusive center of attention, they now share the limelight with a new sibling. Child psychologist Joanna Fortune highlights a…