Between 7 and 9 months, your baby will become more mobile and will develop an even greater response to their environment. All babies grow at different rates, but average growth rates are listed below: Head size: average growth of about ¼ inch each month Weight: 2 times birth weight by 4 to 5 months and […]
Growth and Development: 4 to 6 months
Between 4 and 6 months, your baby will continue to grow at a fast rate and you will begin to see more of your baby’s unique personality. Every baby grows at different rates, but average growth measurements are listed below: Head size: average growth of ½ inch each month Weight: average gain of 1 to […]
Growth and Development: 1 to 3 Months
During the early months of his or her life, your baby will transform from a sleepy newborn into a more interactive 3 month old. All babies grow at different rates, but here are some growth averages between 1 and 3 months of age: Head size: average growth of about ½ inch a month Weight: average […]
When Your Newborn Has a Fever
Did you know that newborns are not prepared to handle changes in body temperature like adults and older children? As adults, we have more control over our body temperature. When we are too cold, we shiver to warm up. When we’re too hot, we sweat to help cool down. Over time, newborns will develop this […]
Children Go Through the Grief Cycle During Divorce or Separation
Even though you may not realize it, divorce or separation will cause your children to go through the same stages of grief that you are experiencing. To the child it is much the same as if there was a death in the family. Each parent or child experiences grief in his or her own way. Using steps as an analogy, […]
When Our Kids Resist Us, They’re Asking for Something They Need
Do you ever have those days where your kids actively fight you with every step they take? Yeah, me too. To be honest, I’ve had a string of those days lately. Most of today was spent listening to grumpy kids screaming at everyone and everything in frustration. The latest came with angry tears, “It won’t […]