International Women’s Day 2020: A Letter To My Daughter

08.03.2020 Dearest Daughter, In 2020, the 109th year of recognising the achievements of women on International Women’s Day, I wanted to share with you some life lessons that you can take with you for the rest of your life. As… Continue Reading >

Flat feet in children – when should I be worried?

How cute are baby and toddler feet?  They are small and chubby and soft… Lots of things to love. We often get lots of questions about babies’ feet, and one common question from parents are whether they should be worried… Continue Reading >

Develop positive and respectful relationships with children

Children look up to adults the same way that they look up to super heroes.  A child can form strong relationships with adults that they interact with on a daily basis. This could be as an educator, care giver or… Continue Reading >

Does My Child Need Behaviour Support?

Parenting can be tricky, even more so if you have a child with special needs. Knowing how to handle concerning behaviour is not always straightforward, and sometimes there can be the need to reach out for help. There are many… Continue Reading >

Announcing: Kiddipedia’s Inaugural Back-To-School Guide

Back To School is an exciting yet highly emotional time for children and parents alike. A new year, new beginnings and the next phase of their growth and development. In the lead up to the start of the school, many… Continue Reading >

Starting Primary School: Managing Anxiety

So your little one is all grown up and ready for “big”school.  When did that happen?  It only seems like yesterday that you were holding their little hand on that nervous drive home from hospital right?  You have done the… Continue Reading >

Rainbow Families and Primary School

There are many factors rainbow families consider when choosing a primary school. These include: whether the school is local, or in an area thought to be open-minded and rainbow family-friendly; whether it has good policy and practice in relation to… Continue Reading >

Tips to support a loved one through the experience of having a premature baby

Provided by Philips Avent Ambassador and midwife, Liz Wilkes   The premature arrival of a baby generally can create significant stress for the whole family. First and foremost, the mother and baby’s immediate health is of course the most important… Continue Reading >

Understanding Resilience

Resilience is a complex concept, yet it is often a tangible goal for parents when they think of their hopes and dreams for their child.  Everyone would love for their child to be “resilient”, but what does it really mean. … Continue Reading >

Announcing: Kiddipedia’s Inaugural Newborn Guide

      What could be more beautiful than bringing a new life into the world? It is undoubtedly incomparable and unparalleled with anything else. From a babies first heartbeat to the moment you hold your newborn in your hands,… Continue Reading >