Fear, Anger or Pain: Why Do Babies Cry?

Posted on August 8, 2013

Published in Science Daily – 7th August 2013 It is not easy to know why a newborn cries, especially amongst first-time parents. Although the main reasons are hunger, pain, anger and fear, adults cannot easily recognise which emotion is the …
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Q&A: Moving from Mums room to own room

Posted on July 18, 2013

My baby has slept in a cot an arm’s length from my bed for nearly 12 months. How do I make the transition from her sleeping next to me to her sleeping in her own room? I don’t want to …
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Settling into new pattern of sleep challenge

Posted on July 9, 2013

Q: My 16-month-old toddler is very reluctant to go down for her second day-time sleep, but I still think she needs it. When do children only need one sleep through the day? Nicole’s Answer: At the age of 16 months …
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1-2 Year – Routine

Posted on July 7, 2013

Routine Routine – is still  important in your childs life.  By now you would have adapted your routine, to fit your childs sleeping and play requirements.  Let’s talk routine, a routine is so vital in establish order and structure to …
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BabyCare: Caring for Your Baby: Book Snippet

Posted on April 28, 2013

Tired parents … crying baby … tired parents … crying baby. It doesn’t have to be that way; the cycle can be broken! As a new parent your upmost priority is to meet your baby’s needs.  Their needs are simply enough milk, …
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Expert Advice: 6-12 Month Routine (Snippet)

Posted on April 26, 2013

Routine – is still extremely important in your childs life.  By now you would have adapted your routine, to fit your childs sleeping and play requirements.  Let’s talk routine, a routine is so vital in establish order and structure to …
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Expert Advice: 6-12 Month Routine

Posted on April 22, 2013

For Your Child of 6 – 12 months of Age Routine Routine – is still extremely important in your childs life.  By now you would have adapted your routine, to fit your childs sleeping and play requirements.  Let’s talk routine, …
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How to Fly with Toddlers

Posted on October 31, 2012

Written by Anna Chisholm Townsville Bulletin Newspaper Flying with toddlers in tow is never a relaxing experience, even for the most organized of parents.  Debate over who suffers more – the parents or the disgruntled passengers erupted among Townsville bulletin …
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Childcare – What to look for?

Posted on April 11, 2019

What makes a childcare centre great compared to average?  What do I look for?  Do I even need to be thinking about childcare?  Does it have any advantages for my child?  How much is okay?  Thinking about using childcare?   Childcare …
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Moving House

Posted on October 11, 2012

Tips on entertaining kids while you pack & move The inevitable has happened, you are moving house.  Whether it be due to jobs, upgrading, downsizing, relationships ending you now have the not so enviable job of packing up everything you …
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