Manic Mums and Dazed Dads Are you stuck in the spin cycle of life………….. exhausted, wrung out and dizzy? Do you find yourself falling into bed worn out, frustrated and complaining “Where did the time GO?” – This Guide is for you! Available from my Online Shop Related Products Weighing up your work life balance […]
It’s every parent’s nightmare. You turn around and your child isn’t there. Anyone who’s been a parent for long enough will have experienced the terror of not being able to find your child, whether it’s at an amusement park, a shop, an airport, or wherever else kids can get lost – which can be anywhere, sometimes even […]
If you suddenly have a fussy eater on your hands – you’re not alone! Lots of parents go through the same thing with their children as fussy eating is often a phase that young children go through to explore their independence, test you out and to get some of your attention (no matter how bad […]
Parenting doesn’t have to be a battle! Using positive discipline, you CAN teach your kids to behave without threats, bribes, yelling and physicality. Download this Guide to help you develop the Positive Parenting skills you need and to learn about Alternative Methods of Discipline Available from my Online Shop
Ten Simple and Easy Ways to Develop Your Toddlers Play. There’s a great deal happening during playtime. Little ones are lifting, dropping, looking, pouring, bouncing, hiding, building, knocking down, discovering, exploring, and gaining dexterity and kinaesthetic experiences. In this guide we look at the importance of play in your children’s development Available from my Online Shop
With Kids’ Bedtimes, Consistency Is Key To Learning And Development in a Nutshell Like adults, children often don’t get enough sleep at night and unfortunately, not getting enough sleep and being sleep-deprived can have serious consequences for your child’s health, success at school and growth. In this guide we look at Children’s Sleep needs dependant […]
The most important gift you can give your Child is the Gift of Self-Esteem. Self-esteem is how you rate yourself deep down. It is a belief and a confidence in your own ability and value. However, where does this ability come from? I believe it initially comes from you – the actions that you take and […]
Not all screen time is created equal. It’s up to YOU to decide how (and how often) your child or teenager uses screens and whether their screen time is positive or negative. For instance, time spent on homework or other educational activities might not need to be as restricted as time spent playing video games. […]
“Should I let my child go on a sleepover?” I get asked this a lot. And frankly, it depends. I know some parents who simply make it their policy — “No sleepovers ever.” That’s ok because it’s your right to make the rules that you are comfortable with for YOUR family. In this guide I […]
Available from my Online Shop This is the first in my series of Starting School Guides This guide is full of handy tips to help you prepare your child for starting school – both practically and emotionally! You’ve probably been preparing your child since they were little so relax, stay positive and just choose the […]
What is weaning? This term usually refers to when your baby stops breastfeeding, but whether you breast or bottle feed, this is another milestone in your child’s development. This guide is full of hints and tips to help you with this stage including when to start, what to start with and how you can progress.
Whether it’s your toddler who’s deliberately dumped their lunch on the floor or an older child who can’t stop whining for one more game on their ipad before bedtime… It seems children repeatedly challenge the boundaries we as parents set for them. It’s what kids do who are growing up and becoming independent. This guide […]
It probably seems like just yesterday that you changed your toddler’s first nappy, and now you’re wondering if it’s time to start potty training. There’s no magic age at which children are ready to start learning how to use the potty, but some develop the necessary physical and cognitive skills between 18 and 24 months of age. […]
The Importance Of Play Lots of research has shown that brain connections develop during periods of play so it is vital to emotional, physical and intellectual development. Download this checklist about your child’s ‘Make Believe’ Play to understand the Ages and Stages of make believe, imagination and pretending
Research has shown that the number one reason people gave for why they thought they were bullied was attitudes towards their appearance. Your child’s body image is influenced by many factors including your family environment, the attitudes of their friends and peers, the media and advertising, the fashion industry and also their cultural background. This Guide will […]
