Talk more and more often with your children (ideally 21,000 words a day) A friend of my mother, who had her two girls when she was pretty old and after much suffering, addressed them in this way: – Hoooolaaaaa little princess! Achuchuchúuuu! But what a mooooonas. Achuchumooonas! Achuchuchuiiiiis! Aguguchuhitaaaaaaas! Apuchichichtaaas… How are you, apapachichititits? It …
Children learn what they see in their parents.
Children’s learning begins with observation. Children see what their parents do, behave, and learn those same behaviours; they acquire them in their repertoire, and they will repeat them in the future. Parents are the role model your child fixes on and by which he can develop healthy habits and behaviours. Children learn what they see in …
Why does postpartum depression appear?
Why does postpartum depression appear? Does it have to do with hormonal or emotional factors? Discover the most accepted causes here! Postpartum depression is categorized as “peripartum-onset major depressive disorder” (DSM-5) and appears during pregnancy or in the first four weeks postpartum. Its symptoms are the same as in a classic depression (although there are …
10 Apps for children with Down syndrome
Children with Down syndrome generally have slower learning than their peers. It takes them much longer to learn to talk and take care of themselves. However, they also tend to have better visual perception. Therefore, if pictograms, signs or signals support learning, it will be easier for them. Here is a selection of apps for …
Do you educate your children by example? Sure, I will thank you.
As Albert Einstein said, “educating by example is not a way to educate, it is the only way.” Children learn by imitation. The first to be copied in their actions and attitudes are the parents and family around them. Although we may not realize it, parents set an example for our children every day with …
The role of the father in the education of our children
The role of the father in the education of our children There are many cultural attribution stereotypes about what is masculine and what is feminine. That has penetrated the marriage. Now there was a very unfair model. The man had been attributed a role of supplying animal, which comes to us from the Neolithic Age. …
Male or female sterilization: which is the best option?
Family planning is an issue that involves both men and women, especially when making the decision not to have more children: what is more convenient … vasectomy or female sterilization? Let’s see what both options consist of. As a sterilization option, the percentage of men who have a vasectomy is very low compared to having …
The funniest activities at home for children
Did you run out of ideas to entertain your little ones during this quarantine? Do you wonder every day what to do at home with your children? Here are some ideal activities to strengthen your bond and promote its development. Enjoy at home thanks to technology It’s not just about making them have a good …
Irritation and redness – baby skin allergies
There is nothing in the world as soft, delicious and beautiful as a baby’s skin. However, being so sensitive it is very common for your skin to present irritation and redness. First of all, don’t stress: skin allergies are common and there are no hard and fast rules about how and when they appear. In …
With Baby in the Snow – Important Tips
Winter is finally here. Gorgeous! Schoolchildren build snowmen, the kindergarten goes to the sledge hill with the little ones and little ice gnomes run everywhere through the snow with happy snot noses. This time with children can be very enriching. But for families with babies, the question arises – how do I do this with …