Without fail, every night I put my 5 year old daughter to bed, turn the light off and close the door, she’ll get up and ask me to get her some water. She’s done this every night for the past 2 or 3 years and it’s basically part of her bedtime routine. She doesn’t have … Read more
When I take my son and daughter to the playground on a chilly day, it never ceases to amaze me seeing other kids running around in little more than a T-shirt and some shorts. Do toddlers and young children not feel the cold as much as adults? Also, how do you know if they are … Read more
As a parent, sometimes there’s nothing worse than having a toddler seek your attention all the time. If you’re feeling tired after a long day at work, or if you’ve had bad night’s sleep, having a nagging child hovering around you constantly minute after minute, hour after hour can be truly exhausting. But is this … Read more
Once your baby is up and about and comfortable walking, it might be time to start looking at shoes. While you don’t need to rush into this purchase straight away because it’s important toddlers feel comfortable walking around barefoot at home, they’ll need some footwear when you’re going out somewhere. Surprisingly, toddler shoes can be … Read more
I loved seeing my daughter recently attempt a forward roll in our living room. She was so proud of herself when she could do it. It brought back memories of doing them myself when I was a boy, but I think I’d do my back now in if I tried one! Once babies start walking, … Read more
Do you get frustrated when your child keeps kicking off their blanket? It can certainly be frustrating when you’re doing the bedtime routine or when you realise in the morning their blanket is in heap at the base of the crib. Young children can dislike blankets for all sorts of reasons, but it’s usually because … Read more
