Be honest — have you ever talked to your baby and thought, I am still trying to figure out if people really get what I am saying. Does it really make a difference what I think about this? People do not understand me yet. I wonder if it really matters what I say. The truth […]
Talking to Your Baby: How Everyday Conversations Build Language Early Read More »
Newborn Reflexes are like signals that Newborn Reflexes send to us. We should know what Newborn Reflexes are trying to tell us. When we see these movements in Newborn Reflexes we wonder what is going on. Newborn Reflexes are doing these things for a reason. We need to understand what these Newborn Reflexes mean. We
When you have a baby one of the important things you need to decide is how to feed your baby. For people, in Pakistan this decision can be really tough because of what your family wants, what your culture expects and all the different advice you get from people. Some people say, ” a mothers
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(A Complete Guide for Confused & Caring Parents) Bringing a newborn home is a beautiful experience — but when your baby won’t stop crying, it can quickly turn into stress, self-doubt, and exhaustion. Many parents ask: The truth is: newborn crying is normal, and most of the time, it is your baby’s only way to
When Your Newborn Won’t Stop Crying — Hunger, Gas, or Just Needing You? Read More »
A science-backed, real-life guide for parents You’re sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee that’s already gone cold. Your toddler is happily pulling every container out of the kitchen cupboard—for the third time today. You glance at your phone… and then it hits you. Should I be playing with them right now? Teaching
When you have a baby you will probably worry about feeding. Every new parent has these worries. You want to know if your baby is eating enough. You might be thinking about things like: The truth is, feeding worries are normal for parents. You just want your baby to be okay. So how do you
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Every milestone brings something new. With the new adventures of walking, attempting speech, trying new foods, and a new-found curiosity, sleeping may first come easier. But a sleep disruption may come suddenly. Many parents of toddlers 12 to 15 months old notice night waking, and bedtime and nap time struggles. Thankfully, the right understanding, and
Gentle Ways to Help Your Toddler Sleep Through the Night (12 to 15 Months) Read More »
Momistan understands how Pakistani system of “joint” families have all the capabilities to make motherhood feel overwhelming. There is a continuous bombardment of opinions, advice and expectation, even if one wants it or not. Personal space is a no-go area, especially when it comes to playing. Independent play is not about leaving your children unattended,
Parents, especially in Pakistan and generally around the world, often worry about their toddlers talking and walking late than a normal observed time period in other children. Speed of development can vary among children, but certain signs warning towards a potential abnormality must not be ignored. This eventually means a medical evaluation for such children
Raising kids is really fun and also very hard. When we talk about toddlers, how they behave, how they interact with people and how they feel is all affected by how their parents take care of them in Pakistan. Every parent is different, some parents are very strict others are very nice. Listen to their
