11 things that will ensure a positive attachment with your child
Here’s a list of practical things that each person in the family can do to nurture a strong and healthy attachment with a new addition.
Postnatal depression symptoms and where to get help
Postnatal depression affects one in seven woman. If you think you’re suffering from postnatal depression, you should seek professional help right away.
What you may not know about babyproofing your home
Babyproofing your home doesn’t need to be difficult, but you do need to know what to watch out for.
What science says about raising happy, healthy children
Science is beginning to back up what we’ve traditionally believed to be the secret to raising happy, healthy children.
Why baby teeth are important
Kids’ teeth fall out, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important. There are many things that baby teeth tell us about your child’s health.
Kaz Cooke: “Mothers can do no right”
Parenting: It’s all about getting advice but it’s also about trusting your instincts. How do you weigh up the pros and cons of both?
10 of the best learn to read books
As a librarian, here are a few of my favourite books for young children. Do you have any of these on your child’s bookshelf?
How to teach your child to read
There are some simple activities you can do at home from an early age that will teach your child to read.
6 tips for travelling with a baby
Cars, trains, taxis or buses. Here are 6 things you want to know when travelling with a baby.
Free printable: How to develop your parenting values
Parenting values are like a compass. They give us direction in how we want to parent, and guide choices and decisions.
Baby circumcision: Weighing the pros and cons
Baby circumcision really requires careful consideration of the benefits and risks as well as your cultural and religious influences.
Baby grinding teeth: Is it normal?
Hearing a baby grinding teeth is probably one of the harsher sounds parents can hear, but is it a sign of deeper medical conditions?