Glossary

Cleft Palate

Definition A cleft palate is a birth defect that occurs when the…

Clogged Ducts

Definition Clogged ducts refer to a condition in breastfeeding mothers where milk…

Clonus

Definition Clonus is a medical term often used in maternal contexts. It…

Clubfoot

Definition Clubfoot, medically known as talipes equinovarus, is a birth defect that…

Cluster Feeding

Definition Cluster feeding is a term used in reference to a breastfeeding…

Co-Parenting

Definition Co-parenting refers to a collaborative effort between two or more individuals…

Co-Sleeping

Definition Co-sleeping is a parenting practice where babies or young children sleep…

Coccyx pain

Definition Coccyx pain, also known as coccydynia, refers to discomfort or pain…

Cognitive

Definition Cognitive, in terms of motherhood, refers to the mental processes that…

Colic

Definition Colic is a term used to describe severe, often fluctuating pain…

Colic Soothing Strategies

Definition Colic soothing strategies refer to techniques used by parents or caregivers…

College Applications

Definition College applications refer to the formal process through which high school…

College Preparation

Definition College preparation refers to the process by which parents and their…

Colostrum

Definition Colostrum is a thick, yellowish liquid produced by a mother’s mammary…

Combination feeding

Definition: What is combination feeding? Combination feeding, also known as mixed feeding…

Communication Skills

Definition Communication skills refer to a parent’s ability to effectively convey and…

Community Involvement

Definition Community involvement in parenting refers to the active participation of parents…

Compassion

Definition Compassion in parenting refers to the ability of parents to empathize…

Competition

Definition In the context of parenting, competition refers to a situation where…

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Definition Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) refers to a diverse range of…