Toilet Training

Toilet training: Practical Guide for Parents

To toilet train or not to toilet train. We get it. Knowing when your toddler is ready for toilet training can be challenging. You might not know what signs will tell you exactly how they’re feeling and when they want to transition from using nappies to being toilet trained. First off, you should have an understanding of the difference between your toddler being toilet aware and toilet ready. What is ‘toilet aware’? When your toddler...

Make your toddler’s development child’s play with these fantastic toys

It won’t surprise you that toddlers are in an important stage of development in every way. Their motor skills, coordination, communication, and cognitive abilities are changing rapidly. As parents, we can actually encourage these to grow stronger with the right tools. Enter: toys! Now, certain toys are better than others. Some target language, others motor abilities, others cooperation, and so on. Some toys build multiple skills, while others don’t significantly influence much at all. That’s...

Follow the child: A mindful approach to meeting milestones

Have you ever had one of those days when parenting feels like you’re wrestling with IKEA furniture assembly and you’ve misplaced the instructions? Oh boy, I totally get it. Even with three kiddos under my belt, I’m still stumbling through nappy changes, powering through midnight feedings, and puzzling over those mysterious developmental milestones. I’ve had plenty of moments where I’ve caught myself in a flurry of worry, wondering if my little ones are keeping up...

Confidence Unleashed: Top 10 proven ways to foster independence in your toddler

Are you tired of being your toddler’s personal assistant and ready to break free from the clutches of constant demands? Well, my friend, it’s time to reclaim your sanity and empower your little munchkin to take charge. Picture this: a world where your toddler confidently chooses their own outfits (even if it means mismatched socks), pours their own milk (with a few spills along the way), and solves puzzles like a mini Sherlock Holmes. Intrigued?...

All of the crazy things kids do that adults would get sent to jail for

Kids are smart but also naive. They’re kind of like the masterminds who manage to steal millions from a bank but end up getting caught because they left behind a piece of gum. There’s DNA all over it, genius! As babies, they’ll figure out how to use an iPad and swipe and tap on the screen to get what they want. They’ll even learn to unlock your phone and then fill your gallery up with...

We all want to raise empathetic children but how on earth do we do it?

Our kids are the future of our world, and what a job we have, to help these little humans become compassionate, understanding, and accepting adults. We want our kids to be able to create meaningful relationships with others, stand up for what’s right, and appreciate diversity. And who doesn’t want their kid to be the one who offers a hand to someone who needs it or to be a friend to someone who feels left...