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Under Pressure: Mothering in The Age of Perfection

baby, FAM, self By Jennifer Pitt April 9, 2016 Tags: babies, baby, help, insecurity, judgment, love, mommy wars, motherhood, parenting, Support 5 Comments

There are more than a few reasons I am happy I waited until my mid-30’s to have a baby (and a few reasons I am not, but that’s for another post), and when I did give birth at 37 and decided to hit some of the mom-and-baby library groups, it became abundantly clear what exactly had made waiting right for me.

Being a people watcher and an armchair psychologist, I had a good look around. The moms were all younger than me; I wasn’t the oldest, thankfully, due to the grandmother unsuccessfully wrangling her grandchildren to the circle and the elderly librarian trying to grab their attention.

Potty and Toilet Training for Toddlers

baby, FAM, kids By Jill Amery November 18, 2013 Tags: babies, diapers, kids, milestones, parenting, potty, potty training, toddlers, toilet training No Comments

Potty training doesn’t have to be a frustrating process for you or your child. With some patience, a sense of humor, and the goal of independence in mind your child will soon be able to master this important lesson in childhood.

Diagnosing Autism

FAM, health By Jill Amery May 20, 2013 Tags: ASD, autism, babies, behaviour problems, featured, kids, routine, sensory stimulationc, social relationships, spectrum disorder No Comments

The process of diagnosing Autism in a child can be a little bit difficult for parents at home since it involves a series of observations on a child’s behaviour. Specialists in this field agree that it is best to identify and treat this disorder in children at an early age. Parents are usually concerned about the warning signs to look out for in their babies for them to be concerned. There are particular signs that children who end up with this disorder start exhibiting at a tender age. There are standard Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) indicators which are very common to autistic children.

Can acupuncture help turn a breech baby?

FAM, pregnancy By Jill Amery December 16, 2008 Tags: acupuncture breech, alternative medicine breech, babies, breech baby, moxibustion No Comments

Between the weeks of 28 – 32 of your pregnancy, most babies turn into the head down position. Once they have turned, they usually stay in this position because their head is the heaviest part of their body. However, some babies want to be close to their mommy’s heart so we find them in the breech presentation. Can acupuncture help turn a breech baby?