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The Father-Child Connection

by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: A close friend of mine wants to have a baby but she has no interest in being in a relationship with a man. I’ve been telling her that her baby will be a lot better off with a father around but she says dads don’t bond with kids and that [...]

The Greatest Gift a Grandparent Can Give Is Time

When you become a new grandparent, your first instinct may be to shower your new grandchild with gifts. These gifts may include anything from toys to books to clothes. Of course, it is more than possible for you to purchase surprise gifts for your grandchild and you should, but you should also know the importance [...]

Coaching Parents on Infant Bonding

by Caron B. Goode
From the moment a pregnant woman intuitively strokes her growing belly, a bond forms. In response to this gentle massage, the unborn child will move her arms, legs, and head. This exchange of movement and the mutual feelings it evokes initiates a bond between mother and child. Bonds, such as this, that [...]

Bonding With Your Baby: Ten Tips That Work

Bonding is the loving process of forming an attachment or emotional connection with your baby. For most parents bonding is an immediate response which happens during the first hours or days of life. For your baby however, the attachment is not instant.
It forms gradually and is established over time.
A secure attachment develops from predictable, responsive, [...]

Play, Laugh, Grow – Learning To Play With Your Child

by News Canada
(NC)β€”The first year of a child’s life is a prime time for exploring. Babies are excited and eager to learn about the world around them and playing is essential to a child’s development. Parents are the best learning resource a child has, and playtime offers a chance for bonding between parents and children. [...]