If you’ve been following me recently, you’d know that my daughter Possum was involved in an awful accident that caused her femur to break. Yes, the strongest bone in the body – broken. It has been just awful and our little family have been thrown into an experience like nothing we could ever have expected […]
How to help your child through separation anxiety
When your child struggles with separation anxiety it’s tough, very tough and not just for the child. As a parent with a young preschooler who struggles and as a teacher who has seen it all before, I thought I’d share my thoughts on the topic and my research on how to help your child through […]
Top things to try with the whole family on Xbox One S
Technology and how we use is constantly evolving and I’m always trying to keep up with latest releases. Thanks to Xbox, I’ve been given the opportunity to enjoy their latest console and put it through its paces. Let me share with you all the top things to try with the whole family on Xbox One S […]
How to build confidence in your child
As a parent it can be hard to know how to build confidence in your child, especially when they live in a world that can make anyone feel self conscious. In todays post I’m going to share with you how I work on empowering my daughters and giving them the confidence they need to be […]
How to manage your child’s screen time – Netflix
Today children are around a lot more screen media than they ever were. With this fact it’s important parents and classroom educators are aware of how to manage screen time when it comes to children as it is possible to use it in such a way that can enhance learning. Television has come a very […]
How to give your baby a simple and loving massage
It really is possible for parents to give a simple and loving baby massage and incorporate it into daily routine. Massage is relaxing and research has revealed that routine touch and massage is critical to a baby’s growth and development, communication and learning. In this post I am going to share with you some simple and […]
Why do babies put everything in their mouth?
Why do babies put everything in their mouth? It can seem like one of the great mysteries of parenthood. In this post I share with you the reasons why everything that your baby grasps goes straight to their mouth and suggest a product that will help you manage this time of crazy sensory exploration. Boo […]
Preparing your child for preschool
Now seriously, where does the time go? It only feels like yesterday that I was bringing home my first born from hospital, but fast forward three years and I’m suddenly finding myself sending my little Possum off to preschool. It’s quite hard to believe that we have reached this point already! Despite all that, I was […]
Caring for newborn with pretend play
Children love to engage in all sorts of pretend play and imitating the role of a parent is certainly one of the most enjoyed. Washing, cleaning, preparing food are all experiences they are familiar with happening to them and so it’s often fun to reverse this role and have them take on some caring responsibilities. As many […]
Surviving the nappy change wriggles
It’s almost as soon as your child discovers the joy of their legs that nappy changing time can become a huge and upsetting struggle. Changing a nappy can be so difficult and some children just seem to simply not like their nappy changed. As a parent who has experienced this, I have a few tips to surviving the nappy […]
10 tips for travelling on a budget with kids
Family holidays are an important way to spend quality time together. And they don’t have to be expensive. It is with great pleasure that I have Aimee Chan, founder of online family travel magazine suitcases&strollers, guest post today and share 10 tips for travelling on a budget with kids. These tips will seriously save you […]