We all think that our babies are just the most beautiful babies in the world. And, for the mental and physical wellbeing of our babies, that is a good thing. Yet the reality is that babies are relatively unattractive, with their overly-large heads, often misshapen by difficult births. With their podgy pot bellies and their tendency to be chinless and bald, they are far removed from the classic understanding of beauty. Yet we don’t care. Part of the magic of being a parent is falling in love with your own child, and for that child, that is all that matters. … Continue reading →