Many newborn moms have questions and will need advice. You might be asking yourself whether you can breastfeed, what to do if your baby is crying a lot, and so on. There are many ways to answer these questions and spend more time with your newborn baby. Read on for some tips on how to be a better mom. Learn how to bond better with your baby, and make your first few months as a mom as enjoyable and stress-free.
Contact skin-to-skin
Skin-to-skin contact between a newborn mom and her newborn is an evidence-based intervention to improve child health. This practice involves placing a newborn directly upon the mother's chest, abdomen or stomach for up 23 hours after delivery. Research on this topic is still limited in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study analyzed the incidence of skin to skin contact between Nigerian mothers and their newborns. It also investigated the predictors.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a newborn does not have to be a difficult task. In fact, breastfeeding can be a great experience for both the newborn and the mom. One study found that 48% percent of newborns who received SSC or routine care had breastfed successfully. A study also found that SSC was associated to a lower newborn temperature.
Get enough sleep
The ability of a mom to make informed decisions and respond quickly can be negatively affected by sleep deprivation. This can make the mother more stressed and less capable of handling tasks. Both mom and baby need to get enough sleep. There are some simple tricks you can employ to help get more sleep.
Helping crying babies
You can calmly and effectively deal with crying babies by trying to understand their feelings. You may find your baby crying due to a stomach upset, food allergy or other reasons. It is important to understand why the baby is crying. If you can't calm the baby yourself, you can ask someone to come and help you, such as a family member, friend, or a babysitter.
Getting help from others
New moms can find it difficult to reach out for support, especially for first-timer mothers. Remember that it can make all of the difference for your newborn's wellbeing and health. You can also maintain your sense of self by getting help from others. You may feel like "just another mother" when you have a newborn baby. If you take time for yourself, it will be easier to remind yourself that your baby is still you.
Supporting a new mom from a distance
Even if your distance is great, you can still help a new mom. These are great ways to show your appreciation. Ask the parents for their requirements if you are unsure of what to send.
FAQ
How to Avoid Sibling Rivalry
Sibling rivalry should not be avoided by you ignoring your siblings. Instead, try to make sibling rivalry less threatening by ignoring them. This way, they won't feel jealous of each other, and you can all have fun together.
Here are some ideas.
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You can play games with them. You could play hide-and-seek, tag, and any other game that requires cooperation.
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Offer them special treats. Consider giving them an extra piece or cone of icecream.
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Make them smile. Tell jokes, sing songs, or dance.
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Spend time with them. Take walks together, read books, or play board games.
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Talk to them about the things that are most important to them. Ask them about their favourite hobbies or activities.
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Be patient. Don't let them get in each others' way. Keep your cool and remain calm.
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Praise them when they do something nice for each other. Let them know that you value their friendship.
What is a healthy way to live for a parent?
Parents need to live a healthy lifestyle. This means eating well-balanced, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, and spending time together with family. It includes abstaining from drugs and alcohol.
How can I tell my child if he or she needs more discipline?
Different developmental stages may require different amounts or discipline.
Your child may be able to benefit from spanking if he/she is young (under two years).
If your child is older, however, he/she might need more structure or guidance.
You should always discuss changes in your child's behavior with your doctor before making any major changes in your parenting style.
How can I stop my son or daughter from bullying others.
Bullying is a problem that many young people face today.
Some children bully each other because they feel anxious. Others bully because they like watching someone else suffer.
Most bullies don't know the consequences they cause. They think they are doing the right thing.
It is therefore crucial to find ways to combat bullying in schools.
Here are some helpful tips:
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Teach students about different types of bullying. Explain that bullying comes in many forms.
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Talk to your child regarding bullying. Tell him or her that you don't like it when he or she picks on others.
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Encourage empathy in your child. Encourage your child to think about other people's perspectives.
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You must teach your child how to advocate for yourself and others.
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Be consistent. If you tell your child to not touch another student, be consistent.
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At school, keep an eye on your child.
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Inform teachers if your child was bullied.
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Use gentle language with your child. Instead, use kind and gentle language.
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Set clear boundaries. You must be clear with your child about where you stand.
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Your child deserves your support.
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As a family, work together. Parents and siblings can support each other to maintain peace.
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Be wise with your punishments and rewards. Good grades and chores can be rewarded with rewards. Misbehavior can be punished with sanctions
What is positive parenting?
Positive parenting styles are those which help children develop into happy, well-adjusted adults by teaching them how to behave constructively and positively towards others.
They teach children to manage stress and conflict, deal with disappointment, and resolve conflicts peacefully.
Positive parenting can also help children learn self-discipline. They learn how to solve problems and make decisions on their own.
It encourages them to take risks and try new things. They learn to work hard and succeed in life.
Statistics
- They are even more likely to have dental cavities because permissive parents often don't enforce good habits, like ensuring a child brushes their teeth. (verywellfamily.com)
- Dr. Phil says, “Children should be able to predict with absolute certainty, what will happen as a result of their behavior, 100% of the time.” (parenting.kars4kids.org)
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How To
How do I discipline my child?
There are many ways to discipline a child, but remember that the goal of disciplining them is to get them to see why they did it wrong so they don’t do it again.
Here are some tips:
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Your child should explain to you why they think they did something wrong.
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Give them a time limit. For example, "I'm going to give you 5 minutes to clean your room. If you don't finish by the timer, you'll be required to stay after school.
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Praise good behavior.
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You shouldn't punish bad behavior.
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Be sure to inform your child about the consequences for any misbehavior.
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Instead of punishing, reward. Rewards include praise, stickers, toys, etc.
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Establish clear guidelines for your child.
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Be consistent.
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Avoid screaming or shouting.
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Follow through on punishments.
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Talk to your child calmly but firmly.
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Control your emotions.
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Avoid shouting or screaming.
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Show your love.
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Do not hit your child.
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Spend some time explaining yourself.
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Keep in mind, children are still very young!
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Never stop following through with your promises
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Listen to what your child is feeling.
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Understand that children are not stupid.
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Have patience.
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Your child shouldn't see you get angry.
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Remain calm
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Encourage your child’s expressiveness.