Babies eat, sleep, and cry….A LOT! And many parents allow the stress of a new baby to overwhelm them. But parenthood can also be a lot of fun – and play time is a great way for mom and baby to bond and relax.
“The wonderful thing about young babies is that they have a foolproof, built-in system that tells their parents when they are learning and developing properly - they're happy,” says parenting guru and author Betsy Hart, who writes a nationally syndicated column for Scripps Howards News Service.
Hart encourages parents to trust their instincts and balance their needs with their baby’s.
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