All parents want to succeed in raising happy, well-adjusted children, but there seem to be much-contradicting opinions on what it takes to achieve this goal. Some follow scheduled feeds while others feed on demand; some immediately pick up a crying baby while others believe in leaving the little one to cry for a bit before responding; some believe that early education should begin at infancy while others do not. Continue reading
It is fascinating to observe toddlers, especially when parents are on the lookout for milestones in growth and development. However, there are also some lesser-known facts about toddlers that you probably haven’t even heard of! Here are some of them. Continue reading
Chances are we all know of families where even the youngest family member can be pretty demanding when it comes to the latest, coolest stuff they see or hear of. Chances are too, that most of the time, these little ones get what they want, enjoy their prize for a bit, get fed up and start to yearn for the next big thing out there. Continue reading
While many parents realise that jigsaw puzzles can play an important role in the development of their children, they may not fully understand why this is so. Continue reading
There is not a parent alive whose heart won’t swell with pride when told that their child has such good manners. Unfortunately, qualities like manners and politeness are not inborn, for they need to be taught from a very young age. Are good manners disappearing from children these days? If you think they still matter, read on… Continue reading
It’s natural and it’s completely understandable that a new baby brings out the urge to spend money for all the best baby stuff you can get your hands on. However, if spending becomes overspending or turns into a habit, and precludes you from meeting other essential financial goals such as settling of debts and overheads, it may spell trouble. Continue reading
Do babies and toddlers need to be active? How much physical activity do they need to thrive? Find out here… Continue reading
If your baby seems to have the sniffles and a runny nose, but still seems active and interested in playing, it’s probably just a cold. The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat and babies are especially susceptible to it. Continue reading
Disagreements are normal experiences when it comes to parenting, and is a part of most family relationships. However, the style and intensity of these disagreements might indicate whether or not there is a more serious problem that needs to be addressed. Continue reading
It goes without saying that as adults, we go through positive and negative emotions every single day of our lives. These emotions, particularly the negative ones, need to be managed well or they end up overwhelming our lives and leave us feeling frustrated and helpless. Continue reading
