On the surface, make-believe fun and dress-ups might seem like a giggle-inducing load of child’s play, but if you dig a little deeper you’ll discover that kids are learning big lessons as they try these pint-sized characters on for size. 1. Empathy What better way to put yourself in someone else’s shoes than by literally putting yourself in their shoes […]
There was probably a time when you thought you could still get away with having a fabric, pale-coloured lounge suite with a growing toddler. Time no doubt proved you wrong. We recently posted a piece on why you can’t get anything done with a toddler, and wow, you guys came up with some eye-popping real-life […]
Does your child love their dummy? It’s totally normal and fine if they do. And if you find they’re a helpful tool, stick with it. If, however, you’re starting to think the dummies need to go, there are some gentle ways to help your child give them up.
Going back for seconds? You (and your body) have been through pregnancy before, but somehow everything is a little bit different the second time around. Here’s how: 1. You can’t keep it a secret for long Remember how you waited until you were exactly 12 weeks pregnant with baby #1 before you did the Big Tell? […]