Tips to stop toddler tantrums before they begin

Posted on August 6, 2014

Published for She Knows Australia – by Jacinta Rose Probably one of the most feared experiences of a parent with young kids is the temper tantrum. Sometimes we can sense one is coming on, other times it’s just a matter of riding out …
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Q&A: – Transition to Bed & Scared

Posted on July 21, 2014

My two year old has recently transitioned from cot to toddler bed. This transition has not gone smoothly at all. My once great sleeper now doesn’t stay in bed and walks into our room in the middle of the night. …
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Child Restraints; to use or not use??

Posted on June 12, 2014

Client Question: What are your thoughts on child restraints for two year olds? My two year old runs away from me every time we go out. I fear the worst (getting hit by a car) Answer: Honestly before I was …
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Tips on Getting Children to Do Chores

Posted on May 18, 2014

By Karen Torrisi Do your toddlers and/or children help out around the house??? Do you know that doing chores and helping out around the house not only helps you but helps your child!!! No your not asking to much, you …
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When and How do I transition my toddler to one nap?

Posted on April 11, 2014

Sleep problems aren’t only about babies, toddlers have several times where their sleep may change too.  One of the most asked questions I get from parents is when does their toddler go from two sleeps a day to just one?  …
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Dealing with Difficult Behaviour

Posted on March 23, 2014

One of the not so nice parts of being a parent is dealing with difficult behaviour.  No parent can really avoid this- as all children no matter their age become  irritable, annoyed and frustrated either at brothers and sisters,  other …
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New baby and an older sibling how to make it smoother for them.

Posted on March 16, 2014

When parents ask me about how do they make it easier for their child to adapt to a new baby; there are two things that they can work on.  First is before the new baby arrives and the second is …
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Time to Quit

Posted on March 11, 2014

I am a parent.  I know what its like when you reach that point where you just can’t do anymore.  Or you are so annoyed that every little thing your child does or says just grates.  This is when it …
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Back to school and back to bedtime routine!

Posted on February 12, 2014

Written By Sherene Alfreds – Creator of Dinosnores Relaxation CDs. Summertime, and the living is easy – at least until we have to get the kids awake dressed and ready for school after a sweltering 40+ degree night.  But if you …
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How Much Formula OR Expressed milk does your Baby need?

Posted on February 6, 2014

The amount of milk that your baby needs has a rather individual answer, however lots of parents often ask me how much for what age their baby is……  so the following is a guide to give you that answer. I …
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