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Maternal Immune Activation and a Baby’s Brain Development

July 12, 2018

In the third trimester of pregnancy, the baby’s brain architecture and neural circuits rapidly mature. During this crucial period, the baby’s brain is highly vulnerable to many factors, such as the activation of the mother’s immune system. Maternal immune activation (MIA) releases several chemical substances, some of which affect the baby’s developing brain. When Is

Why Are Consequences an Important Part of Positive Parenting?

July 11, 2018

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Consequences are the results of a given behavior. In positive parenting, consequences are the pillars that motivate and promote desirable behavior. They act as guidelines that govern the entire process of child-rearing. Consequences affect every stage and milestone of the parenting process and should be positive reminders of the parents’ behavioral expectations for their children.