As a new parent, it can be worth knowing about some of the common health issues that affect babies. While some of these health issues may seem alarming, they’re usually fairly harmless and can be easily treated. Below are just some of the common health issues to expect in the first year of your baby’s life. Jaundice Many newborn babies are born with yellowish eyes and skin. This condition is … [Read more...]
Helping Your Firstborn Get Used to a Sibling
July 9, 2021 by
You can do your best to prepare your child for almost anything. You can teach your kids the skills in life they need, but very little prepares them for the realization that they are going to have a sibling. It's not the easiest thing in the world, because your firstborn may feel excluded, or envious, and may have a lot of emotions that are new to them. So how can you help your firstborn feel … [Read more...]
4 Ideas to help picky eaters try healthy foods
June 10, 2021 by
Try as you might, it can be difficult to encourage picky eaters to eat something other than their preferred chips and cookies. They might be young, they might be a little older, but no matter what, their aversion to healthy food can dramatically impact brain health, which could lead to more significant problems later in life. Although everyone has foods that they like or don’t like, this is often … [Read more...]
Boredom busters For Kids
June 10, 2021 by
Any parent knows the anguish of having kids at home when they have nothing to do. Indeed, if the little ones are bored, it's very likely that no one else at home can get any rest or any work done either. That is why it is so important to have a wealth of activities stockpiled to ensure the kids are always well entertained. Luckily, you can get some great suggestions for indoor boredom busters … [Read more...]
Finding Work-Life balance in pre and post-Covid world
December 18, 2020 by
Juggling a career and parenthood isn’t easy. It’s important that the two don’t negatively affect one another. It’s also important that beyond your work duties and parental duties, you’re also getting free time for yourself. Below are a few tips on how to find the right work/life balance as a parent. Talk to your employer about your needs as a parent Most employers will be understanding of … [Read more...]
4 Hacks To Keep Your Kids Safe Online
November 11, 2020 by
Maintaining online safety for children has become a significant part of modern-day parenting, with research showing that about 84% of parents worry about their children's safety online. This phenomenon is due to most children’s obsession with the internet, exposing them to a broad range of threats and people. Nevertheless, there are some helpful steps you can take to protect your children from the … [Read more...]
7 Secrets to Successfully Limiting Screen-time for Kids
November 3, 2020 by
Most parents will know that kids tend to be pretty obsessed with screens and sometimes it’s hard to drag them away. Screentime doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing and there are plenty of fun and educational platforms that can be very beneficial. It is, however, a good idea to put a focus on alternative activities to encourage them to be more well-rounded. It’s tempting to rely on the … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Mom and Baby – The Right Way
February 4, 2020 by
It is not entirely uncommon for new parents to find themselves struggling to look after themselves once they have a baby to look after. After all, it is an entirely new experience, and once which is going to take a lot in order to get right, and you will find that it is especially important to make sure that you are looking after yourself and your baby as best as you can. The truth is that the … [Read more...]
Is Your Baby At Risk Of Heat Rash This Winter?
October 17, 2019 by
Image Credit: Pexels, Free to Use Licence. Heat rash is often associated with the warmer summer months, when your baby may be exposed to high temperatures and humid conditions, but did you know that heat rash is in fact just as common throughout the winter months? We’ll explore why this is the case and what you can do about it later in this post. What is a heat rash? Heat rash, also … [Read more...]
How To Encourage Positive Mental Wellbeing in Your Child
April 19, 2018 by
As parents we can put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to make sure that our children are happy and healthy, as well as learning and progressing in all of the right ways. But one thing that often gets neglected is their mental health. I mean, we can often just think that it can affect people when they are older. But in good and bad ways, mental health is something we need to be talking about … [Read more...]
