Mommy Mundo’s Into the Mom Mind Survey takes a peek on mom’s view on tech. And it turns out that moms are more tech savvy than ever! Moms spend anywhere from 2-7 hours a day on the average on their laptop or phones. And 77% of respondents say that digital entertainment (whether games or movie night) has become part of their family bonding.
Parenting in the digital world
In the past year and a half, however, many parents have had to work with technology and media and their kids. As the world almost completely digitised overnight and technology even became part of how children were to go to school, parents had to find new ways to balance the old notions and the new systems.
The Lifelong Bonds of Breastfed Children
Breastfeeding provides physical and emotional comfort to infants. Being able to suck while being held close, and–very often–with skin-to-skin contact, helps decrease anxiety, promote a sense of calm, and give a sense of happiness and security. All of these promote a strong sense of trust–from the infant towards its mother. This trust is the foundation of the infant’s bond and attachment to their mother.
5 ways to bond with baby in your womb
Research has shown that around 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy, babies can begin to hear, and at 26 weeks they can react to the sounds they hear. Also at around 18 weeks, babies can begin to feel when their mother moves around, and at 26 weeks they react when the belly is rubbed. Both of these senses can be used by parents to their advantage as ways to begin bonding with their babies while in the womb.
Preparing your toddler for a sibling
Having another baby is an exciting time for your family. It’s a big change, especially for older siblings, even more so if the older sibling was an only child. Older children, toddlers especially, may become jealous of the attention the new baby will receive. In order to avoid breakdowns and tantrums, parents can use these tips and tricks, but in a nutshell, it comes down to a little extra bonding.
