The Slippery Slope of Girls’ Friendships
Years ago, after I’d had my second son, I remember a friend (who had girls) saying to me that I […]
May 2014
Empower your Child with Healthy Thinking Habits
How many of us teach our child to read, the times tables, how to ride a bicycle, cooking skills or
How can Food affect your Mood
As a parent, you will face many challenges as your children grow up, ensuring that you look after yourself physically
The Magic of Melatonin
Is it really so easy? – Just give my child a magic pill? I wish I could create a magic
10 Steps to Tantrum-Free Shopping
I’ve just spent most of the weekend at a busy shopping centre (luckily without my kids) observing the general weekend
Children Need to Run Wild and Free
Many parents have fond childhood memories of playing in the street with friends, roller-skating and riding bikes until the street
Decorating your Child’s Room
Decorating a child’s room can be exciting and fun. You don’t have to be an interior decorator to come up
How I breastfed My Twins
Our twins were in the NNICU when they were born because they needed to develop the sucking reflex which comes
Rev Up for Reading
How does your child fare with reading? It’s one of the first skills taught at school and has far-reaching consequences
Is Homework Becoming the Be-All and End-All?
Let me paint a picture… Sarah, a career driven woman, is climbing the corporate ladder with two degrees behind her
CAN YOUR WHITE NOISE MACHINE DAMAGE YOUR BABY’S HEARING?
A study in Paediatrics suggests that some noise machines can produce sounds so loud that they could potentially damage infants’ hearing and auditory
Food to Boost Brain Power
You are what you eat. Fuel your brain with the right foods to boost mental stamina and improve memory and
