Parenting

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  1. Stop! How babies understand danger

    Ever wondered when young children understand risks and why? Here we discuss when we begin to identify danger and how to help them understand risk. 

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  2. Your experiences: Having a baby through IVF

    Case Eames and her wife Shelley were married for two years before they decided to start a family through IVF. Here, she shares their journey.

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  3. Being a new dad: the early days

    Congratulations, you’re a dad. Caring for a newborn can be a huge life change. Read our tips for new dads on how to manage.

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  4. Thank you to our NCT volunteers!

    This #VolunteersWeek, we’d like to say a big thank you to all our volunteers who work so hard supporting parents.

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  5. What is perinatal anxiety?

    Perinatal anxiety affects 15-25% of women. NCT has been supporting a research project aiming to improve care for anxiety during pregnancy and after birth.

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  6. Emotions during pregnancy

    Your emotions might not necessarily only revolve around excitement when you’re pregnant. Find out why this happens and how to manage emotions in pregnancy.

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  7. Top ten topics new parents argue about

    We all know tempers can get frayed as new parents. Here we look at ten typical hot topics and how to manage them.

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  8. Teething tips: five things to try

    They’re down in the dumps and in pain with those pesky teeth that are trying desperately to get through. We share some easy things that research has found to be most effective.

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  9. Baby slings and carriers: a guide

    Baby slings and carriers can be useful for freeing up your hands and more. Here we explain what they are, breastfeeding in them and using them safely.

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