Baby Basics Armed with practical information and your own intuition, you’ll be well on your way to feeling more confident about parenting. As a new parent, it is useful to know a few basics about babies and their needs, and also to remember that your baby is a unique [...]
Choosing Childcare Some parents prefer to leave their little ones at home with an experienced nanny, while others like the idea of a daycare. The best choice will be what feels right for your family. Here are some tips for making the transition easier when you go back to [...]
Self-Care 101 Finding balance while being a partner, parent, and friend is not easy; that’s why we asked writer and very busy professional Marjorie Arnold to share her self-care thoughts with readers. To start off, we need to understand what self-care is, what it entails and how to practise [...]
Sensitive Parenting Is Sensible Parenting Are you battling with a bawling baby? Is ‘sleep’ a sensitive subject? Does feeding involve fuss and fighting? If so, you need to take a step back, do some introspection, and think about the relevance of the advice you’ve been following – even if [...]
Understanding Bullying Behaviour Moms and dads often despair when their beautiful child starts showing aggressive behaviour and bullying other children. To be honest, this behaviour might even be apparent from early on, although it often seems to develop as part of toddlerhood. Many parents first notice bullying or aggressive [...]
Thrifty Toys You Can Make At Home There’s no denying that children can be expensive! Of course, there are some things you have to buy, but have you considered saving money on toys by making your own at home? Not only is this financially savvy, but reusing some items, [...]
Keeping Little Ones Busy During COVID-19 School Closures 10 entertaining and educational activities for children stuck at home Lockdown, isolation and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic don’t need to mean boredom. There are many simple, inexpensive ways to keep small children entertained and engaged at home. Here are our [...]
Encouraging Imagination The land of make-believe Not only is imaginative play a lot fun, but it is particularly important for your child’s emotional, social and intellectual development. For many people, creative play is the mark of a good childhood, but creativity is also an essential cognitive skill that [...]
Mothers Are Magic A calm, rested mom makes a happy home! If you take this message from the Sister Lilian Centre to heart, you will leave an indelible mark on the world – for the better! The Sister Lilian Centre’s ‘mothering mantra’ is that it’s ultra-important to let go [...]
Daycare, or day hospital? ‘Daycare disease’ needs no explaining – every parent with a little one in crèche can relate! It’s a well-known fact that when a baby or toddler is cared for in a crèche or similar group facility, she is more prone to becoming ill often. When [...]
