15% Of Children Are Spanked Before They Turn One
Disciplining your child is often associated with spanking them. For most parents who grew up in a home where that was the norm, the act of spanking your child is seen as acceptable. An infographic titled: “The Psychology of Spanking” highlights the short-term and long-term effects of spanking a child. The infographic looked at the education level of those who believe “a child sometimes needs a good spanking.” More than 70% of those surveyed were parents. Among them, 78% did not have a high school diploma. Participants who had a college degree (67%) were less likely to agree.The Ban On SpankingScientists areWhy I Chose A Jogger Instead
Disclosure: This post features affiliate links.Finding out I was going to be a mom was not the easiest news to swallow. Although it was a shock, I felt blessed. When you have family and friends close enough to understand the experience of having a child without ever going through it, this can be very rewarding. Aside from the obvious ask questions and learn about their parenting styles, you can better understand their trial and errors when it comes to products. And this is so important for me. I did not know anyone who chose a jogger over a regular stroller. What I didMy Son's First Trim
We recently decided to trim Sebastian’s hair for the first time. It was just to give him a clean look. Although it only took less than five minutes to trim his hair, it made me little sentimental. Sebastian was busy watching his TV show when Jeff and I decided it was time to trim his little curls. This photo was taken right after his trim. He looks like a little man. <3 The good news is, regardless of the mess(es) he makes, his hair still looks perfect.I hope you are having a wonderful week. Also, don’t forget about the $205 Target Giftcard giveawayHow A Paranoid Mom Deals With Co-Sleeping
Co-sleeping has several benefits for newborns and infants alike, but there are risks parents take when allowing their child to sleep with them. For starters, there is the suffocation factor. This was one of my biggest concerns when we first decided to share our bed with Sebastian. This was not a tough decision. We knew it was the only way he would sleep throughout the night. So, being the exhausted first-time parents we were, we allowed it. I woke up several times the firs few nights just to make sure our son was still breathing. To calm my nerves, I
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