There are several theories that surround child development and one element shared by each of them is the involvement of the parents. Although an obvious element as children need guidance from their parents, the question lies in the parents’ level of involvement. Some questions may be regarding how to correct their children’s sleeping routines or how to properly potty train their child. When do they slowly let go of their children to let them learn on their own?
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The dreaded catnap! It’s a common frustration that parents share—the catnap. The very short, almost nonexistent nap that doesn’t help anyone. It can be incredibly frustrating when you have been trying to get your baby to sleep for 30 minutes, and then they only sleep for 20 minutes. You had plans for that nap time. …
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Naps—who doesn’t love a good nap? It can be a siesta in the afternoon to bring some much-needed rest on a hot afternoon. Or snuggling under the blankets during winter to catch some zzz’s. Naps pre-children are a wonderful weekend luxury you can indulge in when you want to, especially when you are sleep-deprived. Then …
When exactly do babies get teeth? Which teeth pop up first? How long do babies teeth for? And how do we help them with teething relief to manage their pain and discomfort? We answer all your questions and more to help you when it comes to babies and teething. I clearly remember when my eldest …
Every few months, there seems to occur another sleep regression. While some babies will sail through each regression and sleep like a baby, others will start to nap terribly and wake frequently at night at every single regression. The 9-month sleep regression might be the first time that your baby demonstrates any resistance to sleep …
It’s a scary time for parents—moving their child from the safe, protective confines of the cot and into a child bed. Not only does a cot allay safety worries, but it also helps keep your toddler stay put. Otherwise, our 18-month-olds wound up playing with their toys in the middle of the night. However, at …
What Is Tongue-Tie? Tongue-tie or ankyloglossia is when a baby is born with the lower tongue tissue (frenulum), connecting your babies tongue to the bottom of the mouth, shorter or thicker than usual. Tongue-tie can have some implications for your baby and yourself, especially if you are breastfeeding. It can be fixed with a procedure …
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Whenever I see a picture of my boys when they were newborns, I get this funny little pleasant tickle inside me. When I see my friends’ newborns on Facebook, I get all mushy and sigh. There is something so beautiful and so precious about those little tiny fingers and toes. But then I remember the …
Toddlers between two and three are the cutest, the most fun, the most independent and the most adamant about having their way – Hello 2 Year Old Sleep Regression. Often parents say this is the only sleep regression their child experienced, or it was the worst one their child went through. I’ve heard of this …
There are just some parts of parenting that you don’t hear about because other parents just don’t talk about it. You’ll never hear them say, “Oh crap! Potty training.” But the truth is there’s a lot of messy things parents have to deal with like spreading butt cheeks to wipe clean a poopy bum. You …
Potty Training Take Two – A Diary of Potty Progress Read More »
What are the baby essentials I need to prepare for my little one’s arrival? First-time mums can find it confusing to work out precisely what they need to be ready when the baby makes its appearance into the world in between mulling over whether or not you’re ready to be a parent. Fear, Fret, and …
