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…