Play Is Very Important For Your Child’s Development And Education
As parents we constantly worry that we are not giving our children the very best educational foundations to prepare them […]
How To Grocery Shop With A Baby
Yesterday I started a baby massage class. I was disappointed to find out that it would be me massaging my
Typical Teen or a Teen in Trouble?
By Janine Shamos Teenagers have their good days and their bad ones. But every so often, a learner will sit
Busting The Myths About Teen Suicide
By Janine Shamos All teens are moody; all teens are rebellious; all teens are angry and irritable; all teens are
Your Diet During Pregnancy, How Important Is It Really?
With so many myths out there about diet and pregnancy, no wonder new mothers-to-be feel confused about the do’s and
Stay Well Watered This Winter
If you thought you could cut back on or forego the water drinking during the Winter months you have been
Perception vs Reality Of An Insufficient Milk Supply
There are many reasons that a mother may believe there is a problem with her breast milk. You may worry
It’s Xenó! The Greatest Toy Monster Around!
When Xenó was dropped on our doorstep this week- the excitement was in the air! Working moms typically have their
My Divorce Discipline Dilemma
I didn’t realize that a year after my divorce , with a group of unruly children on my hands, that
Inspiring Challenges, Stimulating Experiences, Healthy Results
Recently, my eight year old told me that I’m his greatest challenge in life and that he is tired of
Cutting in Adolescence
The following is not meant to invoke fear, though it may, but rather, inform you as to a trend starting
Smoking and Your Baby
Mothers’ smoking during pregnancy is well-recognized as carrying a range of serious health risks for the unborn baby including fetal
ADHD?
“There was a little girl who had a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead. When she was
Healthful Tips For A Healthy Pregnancy
You have just found out that you are pregnant – all excited and ready to let the world know that
The Pursuit of Excellence, Not Perfection.
We live in a society where doing your best is simply not good enough anymore. From work commitments, to social
Nanny, Creché, Au Pair – What’s Best For You?
There are few things in life that are more daunting for any parent than handing over your precious little child
Preparing Your Child to Make Good Choices in Mates
As I’m putting ink to paper this week to write my column, I’m having great difficulty blocking out the news
Recording a Family History
What if you or your children wrote down the history of your family or the experiences of senior family members
Baby Led Weaning
Weaning is the gradual change that a baby makes from having breast milk or formula as her only food source
Getting Kids to do Chores
Do your kids whine and moan about having to help you around the house or yard? Does it seem like
Five Ways of Turning Your Husband into a GREAT Dad
Father’s Day is here and many spouses or partners are probably trying to come up with some unique ideas for
Parenting Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making!
Have you ever though about the underlying messages that your children pick up from the things you’re doing or saying?
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
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
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
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
