It doesn’t matter if you have an infant, toddler, child, or pre-teen, a good bedtime routine makes all the difference. There are many different books, and advice on what the bedtime routine should be, but they all have the same goal. The goal is for your little one to go to sleep on their own. […]
How to get ready for your little one starting school
Starting school is a huge milestone for your little one. It’s also a huge milestone for you. You need to help your child prepare for school, but you also need to prepare yourself. If you feel prepared, this will help your child also feel prepared. Here’s a few suggestions on how to get ready for […]
Tips to regulate your baby’s temperature during the changing seasons
As the seasons change, the weather changes. Although it might seem like it’s always raining, the temperature can change along with this and quite drastically throughout the day. These changes can be quite dramatic for a baby, so it’s always a good idea to know how to help your baby regulate their temperature during the […]
How to encourage children to get outside
Sometimes as the weather starts to get colder, children don’t want to be outside in the wet, dreary weather. But they need the exercise and they’re bouncing off the walls inside! Here are some fun things to do that will help get your children excited to wrap up warm and go for an autumnal adventure. […]
Great hobbies for kids to try
Are you looking for a new activity for your little one to get stuck into? Sometimes finding a new class or new hobbies for children to take up can be a great way to add some excitement to their weekly routine, and they might learn a great skill in the process. Here are some fun […]
Tips on introducing a new partner to your children
Family life has been changing with each new generation. An important factor contributing to this, is that many parents no longer stay in a relationship for the sake of the children. When the choices are staying in an unhappy relationship versus separated co-parents who are happier, children benefit more from happy parents as opposed […]
When parenting gets overwhelming
As we all know, parenting is the most challenging, overwhelming and tiring job. Every step we take will, in some way, form our children, leaving an imprint on their futures. Even as I sit here trying to write, my children distract and disturb me every three minutes… ‘Did I eat enough?’ ‘Can I […]
Anxiety in children and tips for how to cope with it
The world is jointly becoming more conscious and aware of mental health. But are we shedding enough light on how this can affect children? Below are the common types of anxiety in children and ways to manage it. Separation anxiety Upset or anxious feelings when being left by parents or caregivers at playschool […]
Mindfulness for kids
Life creeps up on us and can take us on a roller-coaster of chores, jobs, tasks, responsibilities and errands. Each day we try and pack more and more into every single hour. Endless lists needing to be worked off. Multitasking helps us cut corners timewise but the downside is that we cannot give our […]
Building your child’s immune system
People all around the world are constantly being exposed to bacteria and viruses. As parents, we want to do the best we can to protect our children from illness. That doesn’t just mean shielding them from people and places. There is more you can do. Strengthening your child’s immune system should be the very first […]
