Sensory Defensiveness
Mary’s little boy was not doing anything by the book. He did not give her the usual two week honeymoon […]
CHOOSING A PLAY SCHOOL
Your baby reaches 18 months and suddenly there is a little shift in the things you think about – suddenly you may start to wonder if leaving her at home with the nanny or being at home with you all day or attending a creche is ticking all the boxes ITO her development. It’s a fact that most parents start to wonder about a play group and specifically what criteria they need to look out for.
GETTING THE STIMULATION BALANCE RIGHT WITH YOUR BABY
Stimulation is important for brain development – of that we are sure. The connections (synapses) that are made between brain cells are vital for development. For example a connection in the language part of the brain will result in understanding of speech or in speech itself. Connections are mainly made between brain cells in the presence of stimulation.
Peaceful nights – When Sleep Patterns change
Just as you get it all right and think you are on the track to having a baby who sleeps
THE IMPORTANCE OF OUTDOOR PLAY FOR YOUR TODDLER
We are very lucky in South Africa with the climate that we have. Our children play outdoors much more than
Sleep: Health and Sleep
When your baby wakes at night and cannot settle to sleep, one of the thoughts that will go through your head is whether she is ill. If your baby is usually a good sleeper and suddenly has a few very bad nights, it is certainly a reasonable concern and worth looking into. If your newborn is never sleeping longer than 45 minutes to an hour day and night – it is also possible that health issues underlie the poor sleep. If your toddler has been a great sleeper and can self-sooth to sleep but starts waking and being unable to fall back asleep, you may need to look at health issues.
Sleep: Teach your baby to self-sooth
Sleep is a very complicated part of early parenting, which is part of the reason that it presents such a challenge. There are simply so many variables, from nutrition and health to anxiety and sensory needs. One variable that simply cannot be overlooked is self-soothing. In order to sleep through the night independently, a baby needs to learn to self-sooth.
Baby Wearing – The power of Snuggling Close
Baby wearing is defined as “the practice of keeping your baby or toddler close and connected to you as you
Child Care Choices
It doesn’t matter at what age it happens, the decision to leave your baby with another person is one that
The importance of play, age by age
Play is the occupation of children – a child’s work. A baby’s main tasks in the first three years are
Technology and Tots
Embracing technology is essential in this day and age, and I am certainly pro having kids learn to use technology
HELP – BREASTFEEDING DOESN’T COME NATURALLY FOR ME
Many people may argue the fact that breast feeding should be the most natural thing in the world. So, what’s
All You Need To Know About Co-Sleeping
Parenting is fraught with tough, controversial decisions. What makes the decisions tough is that there are such varied opinions and
3 Essentials To Help Keep Your Newborn Calm
As D-Day approaches, you will no doubt be preparing yourself mentally for your baby’s birth. You will probably read many
Establishing A Good Sleep Routine
Feeling jaded and sleep deprived? You are in good company. Less than half of all babies sleep through before the
Crying Through The Ages
Newborn The newborn baby is typically much calmer and cries less than you would expect. Many parents are surprised that
Mommy Wars
Having been through the birth of a new baby three times, I can tell you that there have been few
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF CO-SLEEPING
Parenting is fraught with tough, controversial decisions. What makes the decisions tough is that there are such varied opinions and
