Should we be allowing screen time for young children?
Since I came to the United States in 2003, I have been surprised by the fact that placing children in front of the TV was not the norm for most families I came to work with. Totally the opposite of what happens in Brazil, where our nannies were Xuxa, Angelica, or maybe Mara Maravilha, on […]
The importance of redirecting behavior
Some behaviors of our little ones can be very challenging and, unfortunately, it is natural that we, caregivers or parents, end up not handling the behavior in the best way, and many times, we miss the opportunity to teach and direct them correctly. We waste hours and hours saying. “No, I already said no!” “Did […]
The eight-month development leap
When a couple becomes a family, we know that a new journey begins and each phase is a new challenge! They went from an individual life to a couple’s life, and now as a family, responsible for a small being with needs so different from those of the couple. This, due to the baby’s accelerated […]
The baby’s development: birth to the first year
The development from 0 to 3 years of age is full of essential changes both physically and cognitively. The newborn comes into a new world to them, however, since the first few months, they manage to capture even the subtle changes of the environment in which they live and the people they live with. The […]
Tips on how to be a professional nanny
With the state of the world we live today, with social distancing, isolation, and the lack of expected return to normal any time soon, many parents are working from home and having their children’s school or childcare center arrangements falling apart. Some will return on a hybrid model and some are considering being completely remote. […]
The benefits of music for your baby
Did your parents sing to you at bedtime when you were little? Or perhaps, you usually sing a lullaby to your little one? You may not know this but listening to music before bedtime is good for babies. According to science, from the time they are still in the womb, sound waves reach the brain, […]
Tips to ease the discomfort of teething
The two main issues that parents face and fear during the transition of their newborn phase into infancy are: sleep regression, which we have already talked about here in previous posts, and teething. We know these are challenging phases, that the baby has difficulty sleeping, gets clingy, and usually cries a lot. And, like all […]
What do newborns look like at birth?
Newborns look a little different from babies you may see on TV and some parents who are not used to seeing their actual appearance may be quite surprised when they meet their little ones for the first time. It is always good to read about the process, from pregnancy to the arrival of your little […]
What do you know about meconium?
Little known in the maternal world, meconium is the name given to the newborn’s first feces. When parents see their feces for the first time, they are almost always a little concerned, taken by surprise, due to their color, which is a very dark, consistent, and viscous green. It is expelled in very little quantity, […]
Difficulties and challenges of breastfeeding
Nature in its absolute wisdom starts milk production during pregnancy! The mother’s breasts begin to prepare themselves to offer a wealth of nutrients and vitamins that guarantee the defense system of your child. Breast milk is like a built-in vaccine for the newborn, as antibodies are passed from the mother to the baby, thus strengthening […]
