Sleep is the ultimate bugbear for many a parent—and when it comes to especially little ones’ sleep, the parental angst can be exponential. Mainly, it’s the time it takes for tots to give up th...
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When Shyness Becomes Serious
Most children are slow to warm up to strangers and new situations—this is both normal, and important for young ones in learning to assess safety risks of the unknown. Labelling this behaviour as ‘...
Top Sleep Travel Tips for Tots
Summer is the time for balmy nights, being out and about, seaside hols…and messed-up sleep. If your bub’s routine is out the window this travelling season, here’s 4 top tips from sleep expert Ch...
British Parents Will Reach Their Breaking Point this Summer, Says Survey
According to a recent poll, by the beginning of August—just a few weeks in to the school holidays—British mums and dads would have already pulled the last straw of sanity; after an average of 17 t...
Don’t Stop the Baby Talk—It Boosts Language Development, Says Studies
It’s one of those weirdly counterintuitive phenomena of parenting; goo-goo ga-ga talk is not just a way to make babies giggle and the child-free cringe; it’s actually a fundamental method of boost...
Does My Baby Have Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is an experience typical to almost all young ones between 7 and 18 months. For some, the signs will be acute, lasting what seems to be longer than their peers. But know that the pro...
4 Potty Training Truths You Might Not Want to Hear
Potty training is a rite of passage most humans must master—and parents endure. Here are the four things you should know before you face the dragon.
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Is My Baby Having a Growth Spurt?
Babies grow at lightning speed during their first year of life—with some especially turbulent bits to indicate major developmental leaps along the way. Growth spurts generally occur around 3 weeks, ...
Dust Be Gone! The Baby Mop is Here! (*snork*)
“After the birth of a child there’s always the temptation to say, ‘Yes, it’s cute, but what can it do?'” one reviewer of the Baby Mop explains. “Until recently the answer was simply ‘lie...
Does My Baby Have a Headache?
Do babies even get headaches? Is life really that stressful being carted around like a golden potato and lavished with sustenance, cuddles, and sponge baths? In short, the answer is yes; little ones...
