Would it surprise you to learn that Autism Spectrum Disorder and problems with sleep are closely related? Nearly two-thirds of youngsters with ASD also “experience debilitating sleep disturbance.” How do you help restless children wind down for bed? What can you do to help them sleep through the night? A good night’s sleep is essential…
Even during the absolute best of times, giving birth to a baby is an emotional process fraught with uncertainties. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, the uncertainty levels have increased. So have the anxiety levels for many women who are either pregnant or considering starting a family. While it isn’t an easy time to…
Cabin fever quickly sets in at my house on a rainy day as we try to work out how on earth to keep occupied while indoors without driving mum and dad crazy. Here are some fun rainy day activities to keep your little ones entertained when the weather is wet Lego & Duplo are such…
An estimated 25 percent of Australian children are overweight or obese. This puts these kids at increased risk for a number of chronic health concerns including cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, sleep apnoea, asthma and mental health conditions. As a mum, there are multiple things you can do to help your child avoid this…
Most children instantly fall in love with animals the minute they become aware of their existence. From an early age, your kids will be begging you to get them a pet so they can play with it all day long. The tricky part is making them take good care of the new family addition, which…
Your child’s birthday is just around the corner so as early as today you are already looking for something to give to your child as a gift. Or, perhaps there isn’t any special occasion but it’s just that you want to reward him for getting straight A’s in school. The truth is that a lot…
You know how it goes… you ask your kids to clean up and after a few minutes they will say it’s all done! It can be frustrating, but as a parent, there are ways to empower your children to complete a simple task like cleaning their room and they will do it the way you…
Perhaps next to soccer, football, and baseball, basketball is one of the most electrifying sports on the planet. It’s played by people of all ages, but many teenagers, especially boys, tend to have an enormous liking for the slum-dunk sport. As a matter of fact, most of them will have some of the biggest basketball…
Whoever came up with the notion that music is food for the soul, they were never wrong. Music can be uplifting, encouraging, inspirational, calming, and influential in dozens of other ways. But come to think of it, this is not only the case for adults, but also for the kids we raise. Whether it’s just…
As a parent, you’ve probably already heard a lot about the Montessori approach. To parents, trying to lead this type of lifestyle can seem quite challenging. If you consider the fact that people spend many years learning about the Montessori method and ways in which they can use it practically, it may appear next to…
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