7 best ways to deal with toddler tantrums

Some mornings, your tiny toddler decides to throw a full-blown tantrum because the laws of gravity refuse to cooperate with them.  A tiny bowl of their favourite cereal tipped over, and now they must express their displeasure at the unfairness of life.   Or perhaps, it was you.  Perhaps, you are the reason for this sudden outburst. In your naiveté, you tried to reason with them and refused to let them take a bath in the...

Tips for raising twin toddlers to make it twice as nice

Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of raising twins where it’s double the trouble and double the fun!  If you’re a parent of multiples, you already know that life with these pint-sized dynamos can be a rollercoaster ride like no other. From synchronised crying sessions to tag-team tantrums, it’s a 24/7 gig that requires a sense of humour, an endless supply of coffee, and above all, the arms of an octopus. I won’t delude...

Your complete guide to screening for ADHD and ASD in kids: Where to go and how to start

The world would be boring if we were all cut from the same cloth. Raising unique little humans who will one day take on the world makes us feel incredibly lucky, but as parents, we often find ourselves questioning their abilities as they grow and getting caught up in the comparison game. Have you ever been in a mother’s group? Putting a group of babies of the same age in one room, will naturally lead...

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...