One of the words you never want to hear. Meningitis. Having had first-hand experience with this awful disease, I know[…]
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A Mum’s Experience: Baby Classes
We are so fortunate today to have a plethora of amazing baby and toddler classes being offered for our little[…]
Read moreA Mum’s Experience: Returning to Work
‘One should work as though they don’t children yet parent as though their children are their only job’ – agree?[…]
Read moreChoosing a nursery or preschool
Nurseries and child care settings are daunting things to think about. Whether you’re returning to work or simply wanting[…]
Read moreBabywearing
Babywearing is a way to carry your child using a sling or baby carrier. Why should I do it?[…]
Read moreControlled Crying: To Do or Not to Do?
Sleeping issues and babies. I bet this is the biggest problem for all young parents. Everybody would love a miracle[…]
Read moreNew Year’s Resolutions for Families
Parenting is tough but the most important job any of us will ever have. Sometimes we can pick up bad[…]
Read moreHow to Encourage Your Child to Read
For some children, reading can be a challenge. Perhaps they have had a tough time settling in at school or[…]
Read moreAttachment Parenting
Attachment Parenting – the mere mention seems to divide parents. Those that firmly believe in its benefits, and those that[…]
Read moreReturn to work or start a business?
As the end of maternity leave draws near many Mums will start to wonder if going back to their old[…]
Read moreNaming your baby
Whether this is your first baby, second, third or even tenth, naming your child is such an important part of[…]
Read moreCraniopathy for babies
By Arif Soomro, DC, CCPP, FICPA, MRCC (Paeds) When babies cry, it’s usually for a good reason. If they are[…]
Read moreChildcare
Childcare: for any parent, it’s a minefield! Nursery, nanny, childminder, babysitter: the list seems endless, getting it right isn’t easy[…]
Read moreWhat Do You Want for Your Children? A Positive Discipline Introduction to Gentler Parenting
Parenting is one of those topics that everybody is an expert on, regardless whether they have children, or any experience (or[…]
Read moreThermometers
If your baby is showing signs of a raised temperature, fever or illness you should check their temperature using a[…]
Read moreHand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Many people associate this disease with the foot and mouth disease that farm animals can contract although please be assured[…]
Read moreFebrile Convulsions: A Parent’s View
A febrile convulsion is a fit or a seizure caused by a fever. They are caused a sudden change in[…]
Read moreA Mum’s Experience: Taking a Baby on Holiday
You will probably be told, as was I, that you should go somewhere close perhaps Spain to make sure you[…]
Read morePremature babies – Your Feelings
Having a baby in the neonatal unit is extremely pressured and traumatic experience, and you can go through a lot[…]
Read morePremature babies – Bonding
Most units operate a 24 hour visiting policy for parents, and a short visiting time in the day for family[…]
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