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Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Car rides with infants and young children can be challenging at the best of times and for a multitude of reasons – restlessness, boredom, and squabbling amongst siblings in the backseat can… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   If you’re preparing to fit your child into their very first car seat or upgrading to a new one, confusion and worry can set in: ‘what if I install it wrong?’. It’s… Continue Reading >

Today, we’re going to talk about something really important: emotional regulation. It’s a big topic, and it’s something I’ve been thinking a lot about, especially given the recent challenges my family has faced. Some of these events have been tough,… Continue Reading >

Installing a car seat into your car isn’t rocket science, but it sure might feel like it is if you’ve never done it before. Nowadays, modern cars have come with ISOFIX in them to make anchoring a car seat to… Continue Reading >

It was recently reported that 66% of working parents felt parental burnout — to feel so drained and exhausted by taking care of your children that you feel there is nothing more you can give.  But it is not just… Continue Reading >

Having discipline, learning right from wrong, and being able to control our actions. All of these are essential elements parents want to build into their child’s mind. The home and classroom are two places that offer great opportunities to instil… Continue Reading >

“My child is a stubborn fussy eater”, is a comment I hear all the time in my work as a fussy eater specialist. Stubbornness is a fascinating personality trait that may deliver long-term benefits[i], but in the meantime, parents are… Continue Reading >

How young should you encourage children to start household chores? As parents we constantly look to others, fellow parents and experts alike, to confirm that we’re ‘doing it right’. Nutrition, milestones, health, schooling, extra-curricular activities – how much, when, and… Continue Reading >

Parenting is one of the most profound responsibilities a person can undertake. It involves nurturing, guiding, and shaping the next generation, often with the hope that they will grow up to live healthier, happier lives. However, many parents, despite their… Continue Reading >

The festive season offers a unique opportunity for co-parents to teach their children the joy of giving, even across two homes. Whether or not your co-parent will do the same, facilitating your child’s gift-giving to them is a meaningful way… Continue Reading >