Few sounds hit the heart as sharply as a crying baby. Whether it is a newborn fussing on a flight or a toddler wailing in a shopping aisle, the tension rises instantly for everyone nearby. For mothers, the response is even more intense. Your body is wired to react to your baby’s cry; your heart […]
At a glance Teething is a normal, temporary stage but it can make days and nights feel very long. Sucking is a powerful built-in calming tool, which is why dummies help many babies settle, especially when gums are sore. Your baby’s unique sensory personality affects how they handle teething, crying and sleep disruption. Gentle, consistent […]
Potty Training Tips for Toddlers: How to Ease the Transition with Confidence At a Glance Why Potty Training Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful Toilet training marks one of the biggest milestones of toddlerhood — a sign your little one is learning to recognise their body’s signals and growing in independence. But for many parents, it […]
When children approach the age of 2 years, they come to realize that they are independent people, and in an attempt to be more independent they feel the need to test their boundaries. Tips on how to interact with a No! Me! Mine! Now! Toddler. Are these pictures part of your and your toddler’s life? […]
It is important to realise that children need both their parents. The input of both parental temperaments – and the rich tapestry of what each parent brings to the child’s development. How can Dads make a real difference in the lives of their children? In my article Adjustment to parenthood I discussed the various ways in […]
When you have children, it is important you update your will because it offers you the peace of mind knowing that your child(ren) would be supported if an unfortunate event did take place – despite how unlikely it may well be. Every parent will know that times begin to change once they have a child; […]
Say ‘no’ to exhaustion and ‘yes’ to a balanced life After 11 years of living abroad, we returned home. When I look back at the past six months, I see waves of emotion that filled our hearts and minds when we packed up our home, said our farewells and lifted our heads in anticipation for […]
Becoming a parent, especially for the first time, is a life-changing event. Psychologists who have done research into the levels of stress attributed to various critical situations in our lives, suggest that the adjustment to the birth of a baby is not far removed from the stress attributed to death and divorce! This sounds really […]
Christmas Day and birthdays used to be the ones I longed for and loved during the past 30 years. Not any more, I assure you. While they are special, the one day I cannot wait to arrive in 2010 is Father’s Day. My first as a dad. The reason? I love every second of being […]
Just as you get it all right and think you are on the track to having a baby who sleeps through the night, you get one disturbed night of sleep and it sets you back big time! The question is: are there typical times that you should expect nighttime hiccups? Sleep and your newborn baby […]