There are so many options for education these days. You can choose a traditional state school, a private school or homeschooling. And before children attend school you can have a childminder, nanny or preschool. But there are also different styles of education as well. In addition to the mainstream approach, you also have Montessori, Waldorf … Read more
I used to argue with my younger brother all the time when I was growing up. We had similar interests and only had an 18 month age difference between us, but every time we played together, it would start off ok, and then end in an argument. I’ve always wondered why this happens with siblings. … Read more
Children grow up fast. One of the classic mistakes many parents make is buying too many clothes for their newborn baby who quickly outgrows everything. Unfortunately, it’s still easy to buy the wrong sizes as your children get older. Some children will be taller, some will be slimmer and they will go through different growth … Read more
There is a lot to think about when you add another child to your family and you may find yourself wondering how to interact with each of your children equally. Let’s discuss whether parents should treat siblings differently and what the impact of doing so can be. Why do some parents treat their siblings differently? … Read more
It’s easy to waste money when you’re expecting a baby, especially if you are first time parents. For our daughter, we purchased a moses basket which she used for the first 3 months, then she transitioned into a Snuzpod 2, before moving to her cot. Although she looked cute in her moses basket, it was … Read more
For parents, the first few years of a child’s life fly by and before you know it you have to start thinking about schools. There are many reasons to choose one school over another. Location is a big factor, but you also might want a school which consistently achieves good results year after year. However, … Read more
I’ve always been curious when I see parents with four or five children in the park. From afar it’s nice to see a large family playing together, but I also think it must be hard work! I have two children, a daughter who is almost five and a one-year old baby boy. Both my wife … Read more
Bath time is fun for babies, toddlers and young children. As a parent it’s great to see them splashing in the water, playing with their toys, as you wash their body and hair. However, there reaches a point where they need to start washing themselves on their own. In this article, let’s discuss when children … Read more
One of the hardest things with babies is that they can’t tell you why they’re crying. Usually, it’s because they’re tired, hungry or need a diaper change, but it can also be because they are too hot or cold. Unfortunately, babies struggle to regulate their own temperature so they can easily get too cold or … Read more
Once you’ve set up your baby’s room properly, you might want to consider purchasing a baby monitor. This can be a worthwhile purchase if you live in a large house so you can hear your infant cry out if they need your attention during the night. Many baby monitors come with a whole host of … Read more
