Breastfeeding
Is not breastfeeding a failure?
Why do some women feel that not being able to breastfeed is a failure? Motherforlife.com investigates the issue.
Baby
Breastfeeding
Vacations
Going on vacation without the kids
Going on a trip without our kids can sometimes seem against nature. Yet, many parents choose to do so every year. We talk about the benefits of traveling without the kids, and we give you tips so you can be prepared!
November 18, 2019
Colics
Baby colic: causes and solutions
If your baby cries for a long time with a red face, clenched fists, and hard belly, he or she probably suffers from colic.
November 11, 2019
Sleep
Sleeping with your children
When they’re babies, co-sleeping facilitates breastfeeding and relationship building. But what happens when your 2, 4 or even 8-year-old child still sleeps with you? A psychologist explains below.
November 11, 2019
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Baby pimples and skin conditions: How to spot them and how to treat them
A pimple suddenly appeared on your baby’s face – is it a sign of a rash? Some kind of skin condition? The end of the world? Relax and learn more about the red spots on your child.
November 4, 2019
Development
Developing your child’s sense of humor
All your tickle-tickle and comic antics will soon pay off and develop your child's sense of humor. After all, laughter is the best medicine!
November 4, 2019
Psychology
How to calm your children when they’re scared of loud noises
Are excessive noises starting to spook your little ones? Explore what’s triggering their fear and find out how you can be a calming presence.
October 28, 2019
Development
Getting dressed by themselves!
For a child to learn how to get dressed by themselves, they must develop a variety of skills in their early years. We describe the stages they go through at different ages so you know what to expect!
October 28, 2019
Sleep
Introducing good sleep habits from day one
Good sleeping habits start from birth. For some babies, everything will go naturally but others will wake up often and need their parents to intervene.
October 21, 2019
Behaviour and Discipline
Discipline: How much is enough?
A loving attitude, clear rules and applying the consequences that were stated will encourage the development of positive behaviours in children.
October 21, 2019
Sleep
How to: 10 tips to facilitate bed time
Some children are all-star champions in finding excuses to avoid sleep time. Here are a few tips to make bedtime easier.
October 21, 2019
Newborn
The skinny on a newborn’s weight: Getting your facts straight before overreacting
Worried your baby is losing weight too soon after birth? Before you start worrying about him or her drinking too little or being sick, here are some facts about newborns’ weights.
October 14, 2019
Special Files
Children and Santa
We rediscover Christmas through the eyes of children : meeting Santa Claus, writing him a letter, seeing all the colorful parades, the movies we love to watch in anticipation of the big night…
