I am in the middle of a parenting crisis and it concerns the behaviour of my 8-year old son. Put simply, he won’t stop answering me back and this backchat is really getting to me – from slurs made under his breath, to constantly trying to have the final word, his mouth has got out ...
Bathing your baby for the first time in hospital, watched over by a skilled nurse is scary enough, but that first bath at home is simply terrifying! The good news is that newborn babies only need one or two baths a week, but if they enjoy it, you can bathe them every day. In fact, ...
I’m sure, as a parent you’ve been woken in the middle of the night by your child crying after a bad dream. At the moment my daughter is frightened of an octopus with lethal tentacles and this ‘monster’ has resulted in several broken nights sleep. But what if your child is screaming, crying and thrashing ...
There are historical accounts of baby massage being used in ancient civilizations as far back as 3,000 years ago. The word ‘massage’ originates from the Arabic word meaning ‘to stroke’ and in India, the art of baby massage has been passed down through the generations from mother to daughter. Although we don’t know exactly where ...
As soon as you announce the news that you’re going to be a dad, you can expect to be inundated with words of advice from your mates who reveal themselves to be dab hands at nappy changing, bottle feeding and baby bathing. Everyone will be offering up ‘expert’ advice on how to be a good ...
With a new year comes a clean slate. On the 1st January, like so many, you probably promised yourself that this year, you’d be a better parent. But what does being a better parent actually mean, and what are the goals that you aim to achieve in your role as a better parent? Parenting isn’t ...
If you’ve seen the hit CBeebies show Baby Jake, you’ll know that it follows the imaginary adventures of a baby whose giggles and gurgles are translated into words by his six year old brother, Isaac. Most parents will think that this is simply fiction and it is just not possible to understand their baby’s facial ...
As parents, it is our responsibility to prepare our children for their life ahead. As they explore their independence, and test our patience, it’s important that we respond with positive discipline, enforcing the rules and behaviour they’ll need to develop into happy grown-ups. At around two years of age, your child will probably undergo what ...
When is the right time to introduce your baby to solid foods? It’s a commonly asked question and one that isn’t easily answered, simply because no two children are the same. The Department of Health has set down a number of weaning guidelines to help parents, including the recommendation that breast milk or baby formula ...
Around 10% of all 4-15 years olds will wet the bed at some point, but for some children it becomes a nightly occurrence that causes stress and low self esteem as they struggle to understand why these ‘accidents’ keep happening. What is bed wetting? Bedwetting is the last phase of toilet training that your child ...
