Worldwide Average Age Of Human Weaning
By Katherine A. Dettwyler
A worldwide average age of weaning?
That pesky 4.2 year figure. For many years, Ruth Lawrence has claimed in her book Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession, that there is a worldwide average duration for breastfeeding. She writes: “The average time of complete cessation [of breastfeeding] worldwide is 4.2 years.” (Lawrence 1994:312). This 4.2 year figure is widely cited by numerous groups, including La Leche League members, lactation consultants,
Busy Moms- 5 Simple Me-Time Ideas For Stress Relief
Stress is an integral part of the parenting journey. If you are a working mommy, the risk runs a tad higher because there is a lot to handle. You have to manage the housework and childcare and be ahead of your professional responsibilities too. It gets hard to juggle everything, leave alone finding time to stay sane. But you must make conscious efforts to find it and utilize it to reboot your mental wellness. After all, you wouldn’t expect to … Keep Reading!!!
Overseas traveling during a pandemic
We’re all going stir crazy. Actually, let me correct that statement because it makes it sound like we aren’t there yet…but we are. As vaccinations become more widespread and some parts of the world slowly begin to emerge from the pandemic, those of us who enjoy traveling are becoming desperate to get on planes and take those trips that were postponed or canceled. However, overseas travel remains a tricky proposition for many of us depending on countries of origin and … Keep Reading!!!
7 Must Have Clothing Items for Your Baby
Are you expecting your little bundle of joy in the coming weeks or months? Congratulations! What you just need to know is that early preparation is the key to easing the work that comes with parenting. One preparation task you should handle early is ensuring you get the right baby clothing items.
Although your little one will grow out of most of their clothes within a few months, there are some items that you’ll be glad you have for your … Keep Reading!!!
4 Things You Can Do to Stay Healthy
When you improve your health, you will also improve the overall quality of your life. Follow these tips to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Eat Healthier Foods
Try to eat a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Include a variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, and legumes throughout your meals to keep them well balanced. Your meals should be made up of lean proteins, healthy fats, and whole grains. Try making more of your meals at home to have more control … Keep Reading!!!
Housewarming Gifts for Your Friend’s New Home
When one of your friends gets a new home, you probably want to bring them a gift to celebrate. You may be wondering what to get as a housewarming gift. Now that they have their own home, they have everything they need. Wrong! You would be surprised to find out that your gift might be just what they needed for their new home. So, here are a few housewarming gift suggestions.
Wine
You can never go wrong with a good … Keep Reading!!!
4 Tricks for Designing a Kid-Friendly Living Room
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Just because you have children at home, it doesn’t mean that you can’t have functional and practical space without it looking like a giant playroom. To design a living room that’s well decorated but is kid-friendly, follow these four tricks and you will have a space that both you and your children love.
1. Use Durable Upholstery Fabrics
When shopping for living room furniture, consider the upholstery. You want a fabric that is durable yet easy to … Keep Reading!!!
3 Unique Educational Activities for Your Children
Kids can be tough critics, especially when it comes to entertainment. When they’re home for the summer, it can be difficult to keep them away from the tablet and engaged in educational activities. Most people think that educational activities have to take place at a museum, or at least some place where you can’t break for quick dip in the pool. However, the truth is that some of the best educational activities can take place right at your home.
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HELPING YOUR CHILD DEVELOP THEIR FINE MOTOR SKILLS
All children learn at different rates when it comes to developing their fine motor skills, and much will depend on the support they get with building this key skill. Fine motor skills refers to the ability to use small muscles in the hands and feet to perform controlled movements, and there are a number of ways in which they can be nurtured. Here’s some advice from a junior school in Somerset on activities you can do with your child at … Keep Reading!!!
Single Parent Education Opportunity
In today’s society, according to statistical organizations, onein seven children is raised by a non-parent family. Of which 95%are single mothers. To a certain extent, they can be calledmothers-heroines. After all, a woman who raises a child on her ownis special and deserves special treatment (deep respect, indulgenceand compassion).
We don’t choose to be born female or male, but from the momentwe are born we make millions of conscious and unconscious choices.Eventually we make our choice. A single mother made … Keep Reading!!!
Stress Management Tips To Cope With Separation And Divorce
One of the most financially, mentally, and emotionally taxing experiences in our lives is the process of going through a divorce; this not only affects you but your entire ecosystem. So if there are children involved, it will be hard to keep them out of it as there will be things like custody bottles to contend with stemming from the divorce.
It will take a lot of discipline and ability to separate or compartmentalize your life to be able … Keep Reading!!!
When is it Time to Consider Nursing Homes?
There comes a time in many people’s lives when they face the difficult decision of whether or not they need to put a loved one into a nursing home. These are tough decisions for anyone, and it is worth noting that there should be no feelings of guilt or grief based on the outcome. There are a number of things you should ask yourself before making the decision, and these factors will help induce some clarity on the situation.
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