http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Tina+Allen Family Concerns Tina Allen Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=194602&ca=Family+Concerns Many parents want to find ways to help stimulate their baby and what better way than through play time together. For babies, playing stimulates their senses, and helps them to learn. Playing with your baby, also known as infant stimulation, can include activities that stimulate your baby’s senses.... Family Concerns Tina Allen Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=194601&ca=Family+Concerns A baby’s brain is twice as active as an adult’s brain. When a baby is born, they have billions of brain cells, many of which are not yet connected. Those cells become connected through new experiences. When you talk to your baby, cuddle him and touch him lovingly, these new experiences start to... Family Concerns Tina Allen Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=194605&ca=Family+Concerns Babies and children simply love to be touched. In fact, they thrive on it and it is a crucial part of their development. Children need physical contact for healthy growth and development, and massage can play an important role in nourishing this growth. Normal affectionate touching is important... Family Concerns Tina Allen Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=194603&ca=Family+Concerns From the very moment of birth, your baby began to communicate with you. As soon as you hold your baby, you begin to communicate with each other by exchanging loving glances, sounds, and touches. You introduce your little one to your own ways communicating through touch, making verbal sounds and fa... Parenting Tina Allen Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=147100&ca=Parenting What is Swaddling? Swaddling is an ancient tradition of wrapping baby securely in her blanket. This can help her feel safe and secure as she begins to adjust to all of the new experiences around her and especially her new environment. Why Swaddle? First and foremost as your baby’s caregiver you want... Parenting Tina Allen Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=194604&ca=Parenting When your baby first arrives your bond may begin immediately, or for some it may take you both time to “grow on each other”. One thing we know for sure is that bonding is essential for a baby. Studies of newborn rhesus monkeys performed by Dr. Harry Harlow, show that these same monkeys when given a... Parenting Tina Allen Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=147102&ca=Parenting Do you ever wonder what makes a baby cry? As crying is one of the few ways babies have of communicating their needs to us, they cry about almost anything. They have a special cry when they are hungry, feel pain, have anxiety and are over stimulated. Even when they have gas, are exhausted, scared or... Parenting Tina Allen Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=147104&ca=Parenting One first step in helping your child get to sleep is to have a regular relaxing bedtime routine or ritual. This can help your child to both mentally and physically prepare for dream time. You might try a warm bath followed by a bedtime story or a nighttime meditation that you read to your child to...