Parenting

Why Babies Get Really Clingy At Around Four To Five Months Of Age

Mother nurturing her baby on floor.

This is a normal thing that happens to babies at four to five months of age. Babies become extra attached around four to five months because they are still learning about the world and the people in it. Babies get really attached to the people who take care of them like their mom or dad […]

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Newborn babies do these movements and they can be really confusing. What do these Newborn Reflexes really mean?

father holding a baby indoors.

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

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Breastfeeding or Formula? Navigating Myths, Pressure & Real Choices in Pakistan

Breastfeeding vs formula

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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When Your Newborn Won’t Stop Crying — Hunger, Gas, or Just Needing You?

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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

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Feeding Worries Every New Parent Has — And How to Know Your Baby Is Doing Fine

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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How to Encourage Independent Play among Pakistani Toddlers (Even if they live in Joint Families)

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,

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Red Flags in Toddler Development (1-3 Years): Signs of Developmental Delay Parents must not ignore (A comprehensive guide to Pakistani parents)

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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

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Pakistani parenting styles and their impact on young children’s milestones: Soft vs. Strict

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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

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