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First Time Parent Magazine was established in October 2013. Our mission is to provide you with relevant information about your new baby, and postpartum recovery in an easily accessible format. We want to help make the journey of these early days of parenting easier for you and to help you be a confident new parent; equipped with the latest tools and techniques to maximize your child's..
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By Alice Roche Cody
When our oldest son, Sean, was learning to talk, I worried constantly that something was wrong because he was slow to speak. Fearful that he’d never be able to form words, a gripping panic filled me. I dreaded every checkup because he wasn’t hitting the expected milestones. Then his pediatrician warned that if he didn’t talk in sentences within two weeks, he’d need an extensive evaluation. In the first few days, he started calling himself “Nana” and referred to his sippy cup as “Baba.” Sure enough, before the 14 days were up, he said, “Nana want baba.” Only a ..read more
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1w ago
Before students go to their first day of school, there’s usually a tour/open house to familiarize guardians and kids with the layout of the school, meet their teacher, and learn about expectations. Shouldn’t dance lessons be the same?
To help parents and little ones feel more comfortable about putting their best foot forward on their first day of dance lessons, Phoenix’s Classic Image Dance has detailed a schedule below of what to do after you sign up your child for their first lesson. Director Shannon Wilson shares what to do two to four weeks out from your lesson, one to two weeks out ..read more
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1w ago
By Jill Kelsey
Everyone is familiar with the mom bun. It's easy, it's super quick. You may have even slept in it overnight and maybe just tightened it a little when you woke up. No judgment here. We know what the early days of mothering are all about, and it is not good hair. That being said, if you need a refreshed look for the new year or just have a desire for a more put-together new mama look, check out these professional ideas and brands that we have put together for you to help take your new-mom hair game to the next level.
Master stylist and colorist, Lazaro Lambertucci offers the follo ..read more
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By Dr. Joanne Foster
I recently read a cartoon wherein a child approaches her teacher and says, “I’ve paraphrased, summarized, outlined, compared, contrasted, and inferred. Can I just read now?” (Andertoons)
Complexity can derail or exasperate young children. When things are complicated, lengthy, unruly, unnecessarily demanding, or time-consuming for kids to slog through a complex task, it can seem as if they’re being compelled to wade through thick, yucky sludge.
Alternatively, give kids appropriately challenging and straightforward activities, and they’re more inclined to become engaged and ..read more
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How Parental Influence Can Foster Greatness From A Very Early Age
By Dr. Artyom Zinchenko
When Steven Spielberg started making amateur films with his father's camera, little did his family know that this hobby would evolve into a legendary filmmaking career. Spielberg's early fascination with storytelling and film was nurtured in a challenging and creatively stimulating household. His mother, Leah Adler, a concert pianist, encouraged his imaginative pursuits, while his father, Arnold Spielberg, an electrical engineer, inadvertently influenced Steven's technical acumen for filmmaking.
Steven S ..read more
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How the festive season can help get fussy toddlers trying new foods
By leading children’s cookery author Annabel Karmel, MBE
+ RECIPIES!
Good news! The fabulous festive season can work to your advantage in encouraging those fussy eaters in the family to explore their more adventurous side.
Christmas is such a magical time for children, with lots of new experiences and a constant sense of excitement in the air (understandably so – Santa’s nearly on his merry way!) So, if you have a picky eater on your hands, you can use this festive feel-good factor to encourage them to try new foods.
A Brimmin ..read more
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Downtime: Opportunities for Creativity, Engagement, and Self-Discovery
By Dr. Joanne Foster
Some parents are dismayed by the thought of children’s unstructured downtime, envisioning their kids staring at screens or complaining of boredom. Other parents prepare by scheduling or having at the ready a non-stop and full slate of activities designed to keep children’s bodies moving and brains engaged. Still, other parents try to find a middle ground where their kids have enough activities so their muscles and minds continue to work and grow, but with free time mixed in. That happy middle ground may ..read more
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In the United States, ,about 10,000 babies are born each day, and with it starts a journey of breastfeeding for many mothers. Nursing is a beautiful and natural process that nourishes babies and often helps to increase the bond between mother and baby. However, it can also be challenging for many of those duos, and clothing is the last thing you want to hinder your experience.
We reached out to Carrie Shaltz Haslup, design expert and founder of ,Tabeeze,, who shares 5 clothing tips to help encourage nursing and make your journey more enjoyable and smooth.
Choose Items Th ..read more
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Recipe by Annabel Karmel
Do you have some overripe bananas on the countertop? We know how kids go through phases of wanting to eat two bananas in one day, every day for three days, then don't want to eat them for a week. We have a solution for those overripe bananas. Check out this kid-friendly recipe from Annabel Karmel.
BANANA & BLUEBERRY LOAF CAKE
Slice up this fruity-filled loaf to make a delicious doggy face!
MAKES: 8 PORTIONS
INGREDIENTS
150g butter, softened
125g light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
200g overripe bananas, mashed
225g self-raising flour
1 tsp mixed spice1 ..read more
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Dr. Joanne Foster
Recently, I received a call from a friend's daughter and son-in-law. I hadn’t seen them in quite some time. They’re both professionals who live in another city with their little girl, who is eighteen months old. I met her only once when she was an infant. Larissa (not her real name) knows all the letters and colors, follows stories avidly, counts with ease, and loves exploring the outdoors. They told me about Larissa’s day-to-day activities—including her curiosity, persistence, and playfulness—and then said, “We believe she's advanced.”
Larissa has a caregiver during the da ..read more