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I Want to Be a Mother! How Did This Desire Enter My Life?
I want to be a mother! For me, it was as natural as breathing. Even as a child, I already knew that getting pregnant, being a mother, would be part of my life. For as long as I can remember, I played... Continue Reading I want to be a mother! For me, it was as... Continue Reading
Pediatric Speech Therapy – When to Seek Help?
One of the major milestones in child development is speech. It’s obviously one of the most highly anticipated moments for parents, who can’t wait to hear that little voice call for mommy and daddy and discover the... Continue ReadingOne of the major milestones in child development... Continue Reading
Pregnancy Spots – Can They Be Prevented?
Oh, what a phase full of changes! Pregnancy is a time of total transformation in a woman’s body, hair, mood, and also her skin. Some women are lucky and during this period their skin looks more radiant than... Continue ReadingOh, what a phase full of changes! Pregnancy... Continue Reading
Loss of Appetite – How to Deal with This Problem?
It’s hard not to hear a mother complain about her children’s eating habits—unless you’re that mother yourself, lol. Children’s nutrition is one of the main concerns for parents, and when a child is picky about eating and refuses to... Continue ReadingIt’s hard not to hear a mother complain about... Continue Reading
Strabismus in Babies – Is There a Cure?
Right after birth, the first thing parents do is check and even ask the doctor if the baby is healthy and perfect. Of course, they will not stop loving their child if that is not the case, but it is one... Continue ReadingRight after birth, the first thing parents... Continue Reading
What Not to Say to First-Time Moms
When women get pregnant, the unsolicited advice starts as well. It's funny how so many people think they know everything, absolutely everything about other people's pregnancies, and how first-time moms... Continue ReadingWhen women get pregnant, the unsolicited... Continue Reading
What the Baby’s First Days Should Be Like
When experiencing motherhood, it’s impossible not to think about every detail, worry about every care, and try to plan each step before the baby arrives, getting everything ready to welcome them. But once... Continue ReadingWhen experiencing motherhood, it’s impossible not... Continue Reading
Patience Test – How to Handle Tantrums and Outbursts?
If there is a complicated phase that serves as a test of patience for parents, the tantrum and outburst stage is when we get to review our parenting methods and reinforce certain points that may be getting... Continue ReadingIf there is a complicated phase that serves... Continue Reading
How to Deal with the Fear of Injections?
It is rare to find someone who doesn’t suffer from this fear, or at least didn’t go through it during childhood. The fear of injections is one of people’s greatest anxieties, especially for children, and when the... Continue ReadingIt is rare to find someone who doesn’t suffer from... Continue Reading
Cervical Cancer – Clearing Up Doubts
Among the thousands of health issues that haunt women and, unfortunately, have been increasing at an alarming rate in Brazil, cervical cancer is one of the diseases that most affects women and is also... Continue ReadingAmong the thousands of health issues that... Continue Reading
Children’s Literacy – One of Childhood’s Biggest Milestones
Which mother or father doesn’t worry about their child’s learning? How it will be, how they will handle this new step and stage, and whether they will encounter any difficulties. Yet there is a big controversy behind those... Continue ReadingWhich mother or father doesn’t worry about their... Continue Reading
What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
To keep children healthy, hygiene must be properly maintained—not just with baths, hair care, and changing diapers, but also with dental care. Good oral hygiene is what keeps baby bottle tooth decay away from... Continue ReadingTo keep children healthy, hygiene must be... Continue Reading
What is Childhood Bruxism?
And the peaceful night’s sleep that should be quiet is suddenly interrupted by strange noises. And worse, the noise is coming from the kids’ room—or rather, from the kids themselves! Looking more closely, you realize... Continue ReadingAnd the peaceful night’s sleep that should be... Continue Reading
Sinusitis in Children – Why Does It Happen?
Unfortunately, childhood is not only about happiness and fun; illnesses and infections can occur unexpectedly, much to the despair of parents. Children are susceptible to contracting and facing various... Continue ReadingUnfortunately, childhood is not only about... Continue Reading
Childhood Leukemia – Fighting for Life
A disease considered rare and one that inevitably impacts parents and family members. Childhood leukemia affects about 1 in every 600 children before they turn 15. Thanks to... Continue ReadingA disease considered rare and one that inevitably... Continue Reading
How to Prevent Ear Pain in Children?
Which parent has never experienced the doubt and desperation of not knowing what is wrong with their child? When children can't speak yet, crying is the only way to communicate that something is wrong,... Continue ReadingWhich parent has never experienced the doubt... Continue Reading
Birth of Babies – Every Birth is Unique
Every birth is a unique moment, no matter which way the mother chooses or ends up giving birth. The miracle of life is incredible! I think only those who have witnessed the birth of babies, whether live... Continue Reading Every birth is a unique moment, no... Continue Reading
Spoiled Child – How Little Dictators Are Made
If there is a challenging and complex task in the life of an adult, it’s raising children. Being a father, mother, and responsible for lives beyond our own is extremely delicate and very important. It is... Continue ReadingIf there is a challenging and complex task... Continue Reading
High Cholesterol in Children – The Villain of Childhood
Nowadays, with everyone leading hectic lives, not all parents are concerned about or can maintain a healthy diet at home. That's why an issue that used to affect only adults is now emerging, and high... Continue ReadingNowadays, with everyone leading hectic lives,... Continue Reading
After All, What is Childhood Viral Infection?
Recently, we have encountered a new medical diagnosis, where no certainty or evidence is given, causing complete insecurity regarding treatment and at the end of the consultation. Known simply as a viral... Continue ReadingRecently, we have encountered a new medical... Continue Reading
Surrogacy – What Is Really Allowed?
Who hasn't known a woman who struggles with motherhood, who tries and dreams endlessly of becoming a mom but can't succeed? Some of these women are so close to us that it's impossible not to suffer with... Continue ReadingWho hasn't known a woman who struggles with... Continue Reading
Sudden Infant Death – How to Reduce the Risks
So-called sudden infant death or crib death as it is also known, is the death of an apparently healthy baby that occurs without explanation. Neither the doctor nor the autopsy can find a reason for... Continue Reading So-called sudden infant death or crib... Continue Reading