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Overcoming Toddler Shyness – When, Why, And How

Overcoming Toddler Shyness - When, Why, And HowIs your toddler shy around other people? Toddler shyness is actually really common, but that doesn’t stop you worrying when your usually bold and forceful child becomes a nervous, shrinking violet around others.

It can be really upsetting to witness your little one getting distressed in social situations. It’s difficult to know how to handle the situation and if you should acknowledge it at all. Some parents even start to avoid potentially distressing situations so their toddler won’t get upset. So what exactly is toddler shyness and how should you handle it? Even if your toddler is extremely, painfully shy, don’t worry – we can work through it.  [Read more…]

Pacifiers – Good Or Bad? 10 Interesting Facts About Pacifiers

10 Interesting Facts About PacifiersMany parents struggle to decide whether giving their little one a pacifier is a good idea. There are a lot of contradictory reports out there, some claiming pacifiers are a blessing, while others stating they create numerous problems.

There’s also a lot of myths circulating, making it hard to know exactly what to believe. If you’re thinking of using a pacifier, here you’ll discover 10 useful, interesting facts to aid you in your decision. [Read more…]

Toddlers Doing It For Themselves – Why Too Much Help Can Be Detrimental

Toddlers Doing It For Themselves – Why Too Much Help Can Be Detrimental At what age should you start teaching your child to be independent? Well, according to many experts it begins in the toddler years.

For many parents, letting their child, especially their toddler, make their own decisions feels a little scary. Surely at this age they aren’t the best judge of what they should and shouldn’t be doing?

You’ve spent the past couple of years feeding, dressing, bathing and generally taking care of your little one and letting go of that mindset is hard. To you, they will always be your baby, even when they are mid-tantrum, or running around causing havoc, surely there isn’t a lot your toddler can do for themselves anyway? Well, you might just be surprised! [Read more…]

Going Back To Work After Having A Baby – When’s The Right Time?

Going Back To Work After Having A Baby – When’s the Right Time?One of the toughest choices parents need to make after having a child is when or if they should return to work.

It’s common to feel guilty for even thinking about going back to work. However, long gone are the days where one parent could permanently stay at home and live off the other parent’s wage. If you’re a single parent, you definitely won’t have that luxury. Therefore, it’s often more of a necessity for parents to work these days.

Or maybe you actually enjoy your career and it’s important for you to return? These days it is possible to be a parent and career person, yet there is still a lot of stigma surrounding working moms in particular.

Whatever the situation, deciding when to go back can be difficult. If you’re struggling to make a decision, below you’ll discover everything you need to know, along with some useful advice on choosing the right time to go back to work. [Read more…]

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – Everything You Need To Know

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - Everything You Need To KnowSudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is every parent’s worst nightmare. Affecting children under the age of 12 months, it occurs without warning and there is no clear known cause as to why it happens. However, the chances of it happening are extremely small. It’s very rare and while there is no known cause, there are some things you can do to lower your baby’s risk.

Here you’ll discover everything you need to know about SIDS, including the best ways to prevent it. [Read more…]

Alcohol And Breastfeeding – Everything You Need To Know

Alcohol And Breastfeeding - Eveything You Need To KnowIt’s well-known that you shouldn’t drink when you’re pregnant, but what about when you’re breastfeeding? That’s a question many new parents have.

After nine months of no alcohol, you might be desperate for a glass or three of wine when you’ve got your little one settled. The trouble is, what you eat and drink while you’re breastfeeding can be passed onto baby. So if you do drink alcohol, will this too be passed on through your milk?

Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about drinking alcohol while breastfeeding. Keep in mind that this is purely a guide with information taken from numerous sources. Caution should always be taken when drinking and breastfeeding and we advise you to seek advice from a doctor beforehand. [Read more…]

5 Sure Ways To Bond With Your Baby

5 Sure Ways To Bond With Your BabyWhen you’re pregnant, it seems like every man and his wife has some piece of advice to give you about what to expect. From the dreaded sleepless nights to what you should eat and how to juggle everyday chores with looking after your new bundle of joy. However, one thing that’s rarely talked about, or even acknowledged, is how you can bond with your baby.

But wait, doesn’t bonding with your little one happen naturally? You’ve likely heard a million stories that all start with “the moment I saw my little one I felt a strong, unbreakable bond and a feeling of overwhelming love”. It’s something you expect to feel, because after all, they’re your flesh and blood that you’ve prepared for for around nine months and the birthing process is a natural miracle in itself. However, it doesn’t always work that way. [Read more…]

10 Interesting Facts About Babies – Part Two

Are you ready to learn some more amazing facts about your little one? In part one, we revealed 10 fascinating facts about your little miracle. We discovered that they know how to crawl the minute they’re born and more bizarrely, that they grow a moustache in the womb! Missed out on the first part? Don’t worry, you can catch it here. 

So what other interesting facts about your baby does part two have in store? Read on to find out… [Read more…]

Your Essential Guide To Baby Formula

Your Essential Guide To Baby FormulaIf you’ve chosen to formula feed your infant for whatever reason, you’ll likely have a lot of questions! There are many things you need to know before starting to bottle feed. For starters, there’s a massive range of formulas to choose from! Simply selecting the right formula for your baby can be a nightmare.

So, before you start, it helps to know as much as possible about using formula over breastmilk. From the different types to how much you should feed your little one, below you’ll discover everything you need to know… [Read more…]

10 Tips For Juggling A Baby And Toddler

10 Tips For Juggling A Baby And ToddlerAre you freaking out wondering how on earth you’re going to manage looking after a baby AND a toddler?

Whether you’ve just found out you’re expecting again, or whether your birth date is moving alarmingly closer – stop and breathe! You’re right to be concerned.

Raising a toddler is hard enough and you know exactly how hard raising a baby is! So, raising the two together is a whole different level of stress! However, there are some simple tips you can follow to make juggling a baby and toddler easier.

It’s also worth reminding yourself on a frequent basis that you’re getting the hard work done and out of the way having two children aged so closely together! While your friends who have kids with larger age gaps will be struggling in later years, you’ll be getting to enjoy life, jetting off on holidays and relaxing in the knowledge those hard years are behind you!

Keep telling yourself that when you’re huddled on the floor wondering what the heck happened to your life! (Just kidding, well, mostly kidding!).

For now, here’s 10 of the best tips to help you juggle a baby and toddler without having a major meltdown… [Read more…]

Is Baby Brain A Real Thing?

Is Baby Brain A Real Thing?Have you ever used the “baby brain” excuse, or heard somebody else blame their terrible memory on being a new parent? It’s a common belief that once you have a baby, something switches in your brain and you start to become more forgetful. However, look it up and you’ll find plenty of contradicting studies. Some claim baby brain is real, while others claim it’s a complete myth.

So what’s the truth, and could it all just be in the mind? [Read more…]

Dealing With Toddler Biting And Hitting

Dealing With Toddler Biting And HittingToddlers are renowned for their tantrums, but one thing you aren’t always warned about is the potential for these tantrums to become physical. It’s not just shouting and crying you may have to deal with – biting and hitting can also become a common problem. This can be aimed at you, or other children. Either way it can be distressing and it can be difficult to know how to approach the issue.

Here you’ll find out everything you need to know about why toddlers develop a biting and hitting habit and importantly, what can be done to stop it. [Read more…]

10 Incredible Baby Facts You May Not Know – Part One

When you give birth and you’re presented with a beautiful little newborn, you already know that they’re amazing! The whole process of creating and giving birth to a baby is a miracle; often leaving you in awe of how you created something so precious. However, there are so many fascinating things you don’t know about your little one.

You often see babies as being completely incapable of doing anything for themselves, when in reality they are born with a wide skill set. It’s impressive what skills and instincts your baby actually has the minute they enter the world. Here in this two-part special, you’ll discover 10 of the most awesome facts about babies which make you realize just how truly amazing they actually are. [Read more…]

10 Toddler Parenting Hacks You’ll Want To Know

10 Toddler Parenting Hacks You'll Want To KnowParenthood is a journey, full of joy, fear, worry and stress. As soon as you give birth, life as you know it changes forever. From then on, you face all kinds of challenges that can be difficult to overcome. While every parenting stage is difficult, the toddler years present some of the biggest challenges you’ll ever face!

Raising a toddler is hard work, but there are a few tips that can make your life a lot easier. Many parents turn to the internet to share their valuable advice on parenting a toddler, including ingenious hacks to save your sanity.

Here you’ll discover 10 of the best toddler parenting hacks you absolutely need in your life! [Read more…]

Baby Talk – Does Your Tone of Voice Determine Baby’s Development?

Have you ever stopped to wonder why the minute you go to talk to a baby, your voice does the familiar high-pitched, sing-song tone? Commonly referred to as “baby talk”, the assumption is typically because we find newborns cute. In the same way your voice changes when you talk to puppies or kittens, it’s just something which happens that you don’t tend to question.

However, experts claim there’s more behind the natural baby talk tone than you might think. In fact, it’s said that it could really help your little one develop speech recognition at an earlier age. So is this true or is baby talk actually damaging your child’s development? [Read more…]