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Depression in babies and young infants

Could you ever imagine a tiny baby being depressed? Although hard to believe, researchers have noted classic signs of depression in young babies, even those under the age of six months. Although most people associate the occurrence of depression with a series of negative life events, it has now been recognized that even babies as young as six months can display symptoms of depression. In particular, infants of depressed mothers exhibit depressive behaviors, such as a lack of responsiveness and interaction with others, lack of interest in their environment, unhappy facial expressions (as opposed to outright crying), and slow movements. … Continue reading →

When Should You Get Pregnant?

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Many pregnancies are unplanned, but if you have opportunity to decide when you want to have a baby, how do you go about making that decision? How do you know when it is the right time to start a family? Often the first factor that people consider is money. Can you afford to get pregnant? Can you afford diapers, baby clothes, gear, child care and other costs associated with having a baby? The answer is not black and white because the costs of having a baby can vary so much from one family to the next. For example, if one … Continue reading →

My Baby is Afraid of Day Care

Even the most social and outgoing of babies can get frightened or suffer from separation anxiety when their mother or father drops them off at the day care or even with the sitter. Don’t be surprised if your baby resists being left with the sitter (even one that is a relative) and that you and they know very well. It’s very normal and their fears are very real. There are lots of things you can do to help cope with this separation anxiety. You should start practicing these techniques while they are very young because they will serve you well … Continue reading →

Daycare Shopping: What Defines Good

When you are looking for a daycare to take your son or daughter to, it can be a very difficult decision. It’s even more difficult when you are looking for a good facility for your infant or toddler. After all, a daycare center is hardly a substitute for your tender loving care. But needs must and for some of us, daycare becomes an option we have to explore. So, when you are start looking for a daycare center, you want to talk to more than the staff – you want to talk to other parents. You want to talk to … Continue reading →

Very Basic Attachment Disorder Information.

An Attachment Disorder is a significant inability to bond and form meaningful connections with others in an honest, personal and non-manipulative fashion. There are three general factors used to determine if a child has an attachment disorder and how serious the disorder may be: Did the child experience significant disruptions in their natural bonding process during the first 12-18 months of life? This may include prolonged separations form their primary caregiver including long hospital stays for either the baby or the caregiver. It may include poor childcare services where the babies needs are not well met and there is little … Continue reading →