Setting Expectations Realistically Becoming a parent is life-changing. Adjusting can be tough. Set realistic expectations and remind yourself it’s okay to feel overwhelmed. You don’t need to be perfect. Every parent makes mistakes. Embrace them as learning opportunities. Your role as a parent will evolve, and so will your skills. Managing Emotional Turbulence Emotions can […]
Set a Flexible Schedule Setting a flexible schedule is crucial for balancing work and parenting toddlers. Toddlers are known for their unpredictability, so having a rigid timetable often leads to frustration. Instead, try breaking your day into flexible blocks. For instance, the morning could be for focused work tasks while your toddler is engaged with
Understanding Colic: The Basics Colic can feel like a relentless storm in your baby’s early months. But, what exactly is colic? Doctors define it using the ‘rule of threes’ — inconsolable crying for more than three hours a day, for more than three days a week, for over three weeks. If this sounds familiar, you’re
Understanding Colic: The Storm Before the Calm If you’re reading this, chances are you’re living through what I like to call ‘the colic conundrum’ – that perplexing phase where your sweet bundle of joy transforms, unpredictably, into a relentless scream-machine. Colic is not just a phase for babies to ‘get over;’ it’s a crucible for
