As parents, we do have an innate sense of what our child’s needs are, at any point in time and it’s a matter of merely tuning into that connection that exists. If we can centre ourselves emotionally any time we want, sure, we would need no external help. It’s not impossible. It’s just incredibly...

If you are reading this blog, it is recommended that you have already read Understanding the Newborn’s needs.   The physical space must allow for her to sleep safely and by herself. It must allow a space for her to be fed or nursed. It must allow her to be changed – diapers and...

I still remember being really excited (obviously) about the birth of our baby. We were waiting patiently and ready to give all our love and care to him. As the week of delivery approached, I started feeling its reality. “Wait, there’s going to be a tiny little human being in this house? Is this...

One of the painful moments of a caregiving journey is to see your little one go through pain. Personally speaking, I used to experience pain and guilt when my toddler cried or felt pain. My wife taught me this: a more thoughtful and gentle approach. Slowly it became my practice too, to respond in...

When you see your child fall, it’s near impossible to keep sitting and not move at all. The gush of worry and pain within the caregiver is real, too. Even if it’s a fall that’s not that bad. We could keep a few things in mind when that happens though.   It’s not your...