The love languages of Kids: How toddlers show affection

I don’t remember the first time it happened, but pretty soon it had become routine. My toddler had decided that he wanted to sleep with his hand on my face every day. Every afternoon nap and every 7 p.m. bedtime, he would crawl into bed and close his eyes. Then his tiny palms would find their way to my face. And there they would stay till his tiny body fell into a deep sleep.   And...

Development Concerns

Thumb sucking: When does it become a problem?

Plenty of babies and toddlers go through a phase of being beyond attached to their dummy or their thumbs. No matter how much you try, it might seem like your little one will never give it up. And everyone will have an opinion...

9 Ways our kids make the world a better place

There is no better inspiration to be happy than being in the presence of a child. When it comes to innate happiness, children have it down. Think of the joy your child experiences through the simple act of blowing bubbles or jumping in a puddle! But they don’t stop there. With their pure hearts and boundless energy, our children have an incredible ability to make the world around them a better place too. From offering...

We’ve got the secret to getting kids excited about co-operation, and we want to share it

Parents understand all too well the frustration that can come from a child’s refusal to cooperate. It can wear on our patience and also cause us worry that their lack of cooperation will extend beyond the home and into social situations where it could become more of a problem.  The tricky thing about these situations is that the more they refuse to cooperate, the more our frustration and urgency rises, but kids are far less...

Fed up with food fights? Here are some ways to deal with a picky eater

Well, well, well! Look who it is! It’s you and me – parents of little dictators (yes, toddlers). And today, we’re going to talk about a topic that’s close to every parent’s heart – fussy eating. Now, before we dive into the deep end, let’s start with a little story, shall we?  Once upon a time, there was a little toddler named Charlie. Charlie was a picky eater. He would only eat cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets,...

Say goodbye to daycare refusal drama, once and for all

Just picture this: It’s a beautiful day outside. You’ve packed your toddler’s favourite toy, their favourite snack, given them a million kisses and hugs, and you’ve even sung them Baby Shark do do do do do, but your little one still isn’t budging. You’re ready to tackle the world but your toddler obviously has other plans (like making you want to pull your hair out). No matter what you do, they just refuse to go...