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Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year. It marks the first day of the New Year in the Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally run for 15 days and Chinese families gather for the… Continue Reading >

Breastfeeding offers numerous health benefits for both mothers and babies, however, the journey isn’t always straightforward. It’s common for mothers to stop earlier than they planned due to low milk supply or problems arising from an excess of milk, such… Continue Reading >

Bringing home a new baby for the first time is an exciting time for any family but whether it is your first baby or not, there is no question that the new arrival is going to mix things up when… Continue Reading >

Knowing when to start toilet training can be complicated. There is no single sign that tells us when our little people are ready to start this process, and in certain cases for even those children who are ready to start… Continue Reading >

By 18 months, your child should be learning new words all the time. Some children learn a new word every day whilst others learn 1 to 2 words a week. Your child should say between 20 and 200 words by… Continue Reading >

You can feel it happening again. Despite your repeated, reasonable requests, your child is STILL not ready, and you need to leave for your appointment in five minutes or you’ll be late. The anger building inside you is about to… Continue Reading >

As a Speech Pathologist (and now also a mother myself), I am often asked by parents whether baby sign language is something that they should be doing (or should have done with their kids).  Firstly, I think it’s important to… Continue Reading >

For lots of us, our families started growing when we brought home our first pet, long before the children arrived! Like all cohabiting beings pets and kids need to learn how to live together. Setting the ground rules of how… Continue Reading >

What are some signs that your child or adolescent isn’t getting enough sleep, perhaps through overusing technology? ● Depressed mood,(5) irritability during offline social interactions ● Hyperactivity at school (6) ● Reluctance/arguing about getting off phones/devices and going to bed… Continue Reading >

Returning to school can be a stressful experience for children at the best of times, but going back to school after extended lockdowns can cause extra anxiety. Although many children and parents are looking forward to the return of school,… Continue Reading >