Recently on Parenting Hub
Tiny Hands, Forever Held: The Beauty of Newborn Casting

There is something indescribably special about the first few weeks of a baby’s life. The way their tiny fingers curl around yours, the softness of their skin, the quiet moments that seem to pass far too quickly. As parents, we often wish we could pause

What Nordic Education Gets Right About Early Childhood Development

Childhood is frequently measured by milestones, speed and early achievement. Dibber International Preschools is encouraging parents and caregivers to consider a different question: what if the most valuable part of early education is not how quickly children perform, but how well they are supported to

4IR Skills and the Modern Learner – Preparing Students for Tomorrow

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming how societies work, communicate, and create value. Advances in artificial intelligence, automation, data systems, and digital collaboration are reshaping industries at remarkable speed. For today’s learners, academic knowledge remains essential—but it is no longer sufficient on its own.

Pocket-Sized Reassurance for Life’s Unexpected Moments

Panado® knows that pain and fever in children never happen in just one place and often start without warning. You can schedule playdates, swimming lessons and dentist appointments, but you cannot schedule pain and fever. You can colour code the calendar and set reminders on

How to raise a problem solver

Are you as worried as I am about the children of the new generations and their ability to solve problems?  With the increase in the number of helicopter parents (parents who “swoop” in to make everything all better) and a generation of highly sensitive kids,

Featured Listings
Recent Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Advice
Help your toddler survive your divorce

Divorce is unpleasant, emotional and can be a downright hurtful experience. The problem is that we sometimes forget that we aren’t the only ones experiencing this pain. Often our children suffer an unnecessary degree of hurt as a result of our incompatibility with our chosen

Calming a Child with Sensory Processing Difficulties

Many people are unaware that there is a difference between a tantrum and a meltdown. While both may involve screaming, kicking, shouting, biting and even swearing, there are some fundamental differences. Tantrums involve a child who has been frustrated in their attempt to do or

Four Classic Reasons a Child Misbehaves

I’ve been working with parents and other caregivers for over 20 years, helping them find solutions to their children’s challenging behaviour s. The adults who come to me want to know what to do about the behaviour  and providing them with easy-to-apply solutions is my

How Safe Are Teething Gels?

Every baby is different but common symptoms associated with teething include, mild irritability, drooling, low-grade fever and loss of appetite. If your baby is inconsolable or has a high fever chances are this is not due to teething. Teething should not make your baby very

Recent Child & Teen Advice
Human-Centred Digital Education: Why Connection Still Matters

As education becomes more digital, one truth remains unchanged: “Human connection is essential to meaningful learning.” Leading global organisations emphasise that AI in education must remain human-centred, ethical, and inclusive. Why? Because learning is not just cognitive — it is also: Over-reliance on automation can

Why do children lie?

The question of why children lie begs the greater question of why any of us lie. If you think back to the last time you lied (and I’ll bet my life you can think of a time), look at what was going on internally and

Scroll to Top