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Author Archives: Karen Torrisi
Gentle Dummy Weaning
My 3.5 year old still uses a dummy and I don’t know how to get rid of it without nonstop tantrums. He uses the dummy not only at night (although doesn’t call out for it as he knows where to …
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Are you a nagging parent?
Tired of listening to yourself nag? Most parents are. Nagging just frustrates you more. You never wanted to be the nagging parent yet you can’t seem to get your children to respond. The most common ones you hear from yourself …
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Q&A: Tantrums
I thought the tantrum twos would end by age three. I have a four year old that seems to have tantrums daily over not getting his way. What do you suggest? Time-Out, ignoring, threatening not to go to the park? …
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Too Hot to Sleep
Question – How can I get my six month old to sleep during the day when it’s so hot. Unfortunately we’ve bought a house recently that doesn’t have aircon and I’m finding it nearly impossible to get my bub down …
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When to stop swaddling your baby?
When do you stop? Is there an age? Is their signs? One of the first techniques you are shown in hospital after delivery is how to swaddle your baby. Swaddled babies generally sleep longer and more deeply. But when should …
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Anxious Children – Tips
By Karen Torrisi Anxiety is something that is very common in children and seems to becoming more common. It is not uncommon to hear a parent saying they are having problems with their children and anxious behaviours or OCD?? Here are some …
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Too Scared
“It’s too scary, I don’t want to be by myself!” “Can’t you stay with me?” implores your child for the sixth time. Once again you are going through those bedtime battles. Tired at the end of the day, just needing …
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