Cutting down a toddler’s sugar intake isn’t easy, but it’s definitely a worthwhile battle! If they’re already used to eating a lot of sugary snacks and candy, they’re sure to put up a fight when you start to offer healthier alternatives. However, with a little perseverance and some clever tips, it’s totally possible to introduce them to a healthier, lower-sugar diet.
Here, you’ll discover some great tips to help you reduce your toddler’s sugar intake. [Read more…]
Expecting a baby when you have a toddler can be both exciting yet daunting. On the one hand, your toddler will have a little baby brother or sister to play with and keep them company. However, on the other, toddlers can find it difficult when baby comes along as they are no longer the center of attention.
If you want to ensure things run as smoothly as possible when baby arrives, it’s a good idea to prepare your toddler (and yourself!), for what’s to come. To help, here you’ll discover some great tips on how to prepare your toddler for baby’s arrival. [Read more…]
When your child starts daycare, you can bet it won’t be long before they start getting sick. It’s common for toddlers to pick up germs at daycare, leaving them with what feels like constant colds, runny noses and coughs.
While experts say the germs that children are exposed to in daycare are actually good for their immune system, as a parent, it can be tough watching your child pick up yet another illness. So, how can you prevent your toddler getting sick at daycare and more importantly, should you try to prevent it? Here, you’ll discover some great tips and advice you can follow. [Read more…]
When your toddler starts burning up, it’s hard not to panic as fever is often associated as a serious sign that something’s wrong. However, the truth is, the majority of the time, a fever is simply a sign that your toddler is fighting off a harmless infection.
So, what should you do if your little one starts to develop a fever? Here, you’ll discover everything you need to know. [Read more…]
One of the worst things about the hot summer months, is having to fight off lots of nasty bugs and insects. Keeping yourself protected against insects is difficult enough, but it can prove even more challenging to protect your toddler!
The heat and the longer, brighter days, bring a wide range of insects into the home and garden. There’s also the risk of mosquito bites during the evenings too. So, how can you protect your toddler against these nasty summer insects? [Read more…]