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As your little one is growing up, sleep changes more than you might think. You take them to the park hoping that running wild will make them pass out just in time for your favourite show, but it often goes the other way...
read moreSleeping through the night is never easy for children, especially as they get older and they’ve had too much rest during the day. Noticing your little one going from a full night sleep to suddenly resisting bedtime...
read moreIt’s the day you’ve been dreading; the day your toddler drops their nap. Naptime was your precious time to get things done, maybe even have a little self-care and just some space to reset yourself for when they wake up...
read moreWhen you have a baby, it’s easy to fall into the trap of worrying about hitting milestones. You may find yourself comparing your baby to another child in your mother’s group who keeps rolling/sitting/crawling/walking/talking/doing just about everything — months before your bub. We’ve all been there. Comparing our kids to other children is so easy to do. But what if you’re genuinely worried your little one isn’t reaching a major milestone on time? Perhaps they’re...
read moreHead Lice are one of those inevitable parts of growing up. Most of us can probably still remember the horrible, itchy feeling of having it as a kid… and now that we’re on the flip side as parents we can appreciate what our parents must have gone through when they got the dreaded letter home (no emails back in those days!). When you’re actually faced with those nasty little bugs, it can be a bit...
read moreWhen we become parents, we can’t wait to watch our child’s personality evolve. One of the most exciting milestones is when they start to talk. There’s nothing cuter than hearing your baby start to form their independent thoughts and ideas. With this newfound skill comes so much joy. But like most things with kids, it also comes with its own set of new challenges. It’s a rite of passage for your kid to talk back...
read moreYour baby has just been born, and you’re ready to take on the responsibility of caring for and nurturing them. However, if you plan to return to work after your maternity or paternity leave, either you’ll need to find a childcare provider to care for your child during the day, or find other childcare arrangements. To make sure that every aspect of caring for your child goes smoothly, it’s best to have a full tool...
read morePreschoolers are at an important point in their development, learning about the world around them and building the skills they need to help them start at big school. You can help your child develop these important skills by choosing reading and writing activities that will grab their attention, keep them engaged, and introduce them to new vocabulary and concepts. Here are seven literacy activities for preschoolers that will keep them engaged and learning all while...
read moreHands up if you’ve ever had to cut a matted bird’s nest out of your child’s hair. Ahh welcome! You must be a member of the curly-haired kids club. So nice to see you here. Grab a seat and get comfortable. There’s no denying just how beautiful a wild mane of tornado tendrils looks to the naked eye. People will often stop you on the street to swoon over your child’s angel-like tresses. But behind...
read moreWhen choosing what child care is right for you little one, it is important to consider more than just cost; quality and comfort is equally important to your child’s well-being. If you want to make sure that your child gets the best care, here are some of our tips for how to find the best quality child care. Do some research (for free) There are tons of places you can go to find information about...
read moreWe get it – when you’re looking after a toddler the days can often drag on for what feels like an eternity. Before you know it, you’ve got them plonked down in front of the TV and they’re watching Moana for the 15th time. Hey, no judgement. We’ve all been there! It’s tough keeping your preschooler entertained and you might be asking yourself “what should preschoolers do instead of screen time?” Sometimes coming up with...
read moreThe dinner table doesn’t need to feel like a battleground, although we know at times it does! Getting kids to try new foods isn’t always an easy task, even when you may have spent time creating the perfect menu...
read moreAs parents, we can understand and appreciate the value of concentration when it comes to our own day-to-day lives. Hence why many of us can’t stomach the idea of sending an email or attending a meeting before our precious morning coffee. However, you might be wondering how – and when – do our little ones develop the ability to concentrate? We chatted with Child Psychologist and founder of MindMovers Psychology, Jaimie Bloch to help us...
read morePinworms (Enterobius vermicularis) are tricky little things that are very common in young children and can cause lots of problems. So it’s really important to know if your child has them and what to do about them. Pinworms are the most common worm infection in preschool and school-aged children affecting up to around 60%. The reason they are so common is that they are highly contagious and spread by contact. They can even become airborne...
read moreKnowing when your child is ready to head off to “big school” can be a tricky one, especially if your child’s birthday falls in the early half of the year. Age-wise your child may be ready to start school, but are they...
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