Why is my toddler such a picky eater and how can I navigate it?

Most parents can’t wait to start solid food after four to six months of a milk-only diet. Feeding your child feels like the start of a whole new, hopefully fun, exciting journey toward eating. Unfortunately, for many families, mealtimes can become one of the most stressful parts of parenting. We all want to see our children enjoying nourishing foods and it can be extremely disheartening when picky eaters opt for an all pasta and chicken...

How to help your toddler make friends

There are few things more gratifying than watching your toddler make friends. I remember the first time I made eye contact with a fellow mum across the park as our two year olds giggled down the slide together. As our tired eyes met, I knew we were both feeling the same sense of joy and let’s be honest, relief.  You see, toddlers aren’t the easiest creatures to socialise with one another. They don’t really enjoy...

Understanding all the reasons children act in challenging ways

When we first lock eyes on our newborn babies, we can’t imagine them ever growing up and testing us. Maybe it’s the loved-up post-birth hormones, but it’s hard to picture your bub one day throwing the world’s most epic tantrum over the fact that you cut his toast in squares, not triangles.  The fact of the matter is that all children will act in challenging ways. Our precious, innocent babies grow up, child behaviour changes,...

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How to manage toddler anxiety: 3 tips to support your child

Toddlers can be hard to manage on a regular day, but imagine adding anxiety and fear into the mix and it can make for a stressful day. Anxiety is the physiological and physical manifestation of fear and danger in the brain...

Toddler Behaviour

How to tame toddler tantrums and meltdowns

As your little one gets older, there are so many fun developments and skills they will learn like talking, dancing, or singing. However, one not so fun stage is tantrums..

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6 ways to build a strong connection with your toddler

They might be small but they sure are mighty! Toddlerhood is perhaps the most intense yet rewarding period of parenthood. As a parent entering this new chapter, you might be asking yourself “how do I emotionally connect with my toddler?” as you strive to raise an emotionally healthy child. When it comes to building an emotional connection with your child, we are their greatest teachers. So whether it’s showering them in love, talking openly about...