Whether it be to wind down for bed time, or to cool down after a meltdown, we all need to learn how to relax. When I was in primary school, we had a fabulous teacher who insisted we all learnt basic tai chi, and meditation techniques. He also firmly believed that that each day should be [...]
Why Co-Shower?
May 5 By 12 Comments
Besides being water wise, co-showering with your child, can get you through the morning routine. New moms especially may find co-showering with their infant, the most peaceful way to get both mom and baby showered, and ready for the morning. In our routine, it used to work like this: Baby and Mum woke up Breastfeed [...]
How To Survive The McDonalds Birthday Party
January 9 By Leave a Comment
At some stage in your child’s life, you are most likely going to be invited to a birthday party hosted by someone providing less than nutritious food options. When all of their friends are going, it doesn’t seem fair to exclude them from the festivities, but how do you get around the soft drinks, lollies, and [...]
7 Strategies For Overtired Toddlers
October 16 By 4 Comments
It’s been a busy day, perhaps the daily rhythm has been upset, you’re out and about and your youngster is now not just tired, they’re overtired. There are inconsolable tears, there are screams, suddenly there are giggles, then there are tears….. How do you navigate the stormy sea of an overtired toddler. 1. Go somewhere [...]
Nighttime Parenting.
September 16 By 3 Comments
Discovering our Son, has been such a privelege to us. And we were lucky to have learnt early on in the journey, just how much easier it is to “parent” through the night, rather than letting him “cry it out”. We began our journey, breastfeeding on demand, and allowing him to set the time schedule, [...]
