Being a good parents isn’t nearly as easy as one may have envisioned beforehand. All parents sometimes question themselves and feel guilty if they do not meet their own and their society’ expectations.
The truth is that while it’s not possible to be a perfect parent, there are thousands of ways in which you can be a great parent. In this blog section we will share some tips, experiences and advice that will definitely help to improve your parenting experience.
Sleep deprivation is a recognized form of torture! Lack of sleep is probably most new parents’ biggest challenge. Many new parents have unrealistic goals pertaining to their babies’ sleep and routine. Small babies have shorter deep-sleep and longer REM or dream-sleep cycles than grown-ups. This is with good reason. Many believe that it helps to […]
Kids are a blessing, really! There are moments filled with joy, pride and bliss. But let’s be honest here, parenting is not without challenges. Gone are the days of amazing sleep, small responsibilities, doing things last minute or without planning. Parenting has been a humbling experience, to say the very least. At the same time, […]
Few things are as satisfying as watching your little one immersed in his own world of wonder. Not only is playtime probably the best part of childhood, but it also plays an important role in children’s emotional and cognitive development. Play is an opportunity to learn, to build self confidence and develop physical and emotional […]
One whole year, a full trip around the sun!! Your little one’s first birthday is around the corner and you are feeling all the feels. You are probably also feeling a little overwhelmed with party-planning, gift giving, cake smash planning and Pinterest boards full of inspiration. 10 Things your baby does not need on their […]
So far, 2020 hasn’t been the best year, on many levels. We need not say more. One of the things parents complain about most is coping with their kids at home. It’s really difficult to care for and entertain small children while you as the parent is desperately trying to get some work done in-between. […]
‘Have kids’, they said. ‘It would be fun!’, they said. And most of the time this is true. You love your children more than your own life and watching them grow and discover the world enriches your life in ways that you could not have comprehended before. How to keep the romance alive with children […]
Many moms consider using cloth nappies instead of disposable nappies, but feel so overwhelmed with all the choices and the logistics behind it that they rather just leave it. The good news is that it does not need to be this way! Learning how to use cloth nappies is just like learning how to look […]
Being overweight is hard – you can ask any grown-up who battles to lose weight. It is not something that a young child should have to experience. And yet obesity in children and adolescents has become a worldwide epidemic. According to the 2019 Child Gauge Report, a shocking 13.3% of South African children below the […]
For many women (not all of you), falling pregnant and having a baby finally puts you smack-bang in the middle of a journey that you have dreamed about since you were a little girl playing with your doll. You have read about it and prepared for it. Whether the reality is a euphoric and easy […]
Your baby monitor will definitely become one of your parenting essentials. Or at least it will if you bought a good quality one that fulfills your specific needs. If you didn’t, your monitor has the potential to become one of your biggest sources of frustration. As with most other technological tools, the variety of baby […]
All parents are familiar with the stress of not managing to do everyhing they need to do. Children can keep you busy the whole day. I came to realise that my kids are simply not yet old enough to keep themselves busy and happy. They need me to actively entertain them. I know what all […]
I love the New Year – so many possibilities, and a clean slate to start on. I realise that most people’s New Year resolutions don’t last, bla bla bla. But still, the opportunity is there which I personally find inspiring. And I do believe that we need goals and plans in order to grow and […]
The year is drawing to an end, and excitement for the upcoming break is running high. Here in Gauteng the traffic has already lightened as schools are winding down. Through the end-of-year rush to get everything done, holiday happiness is in the air! With small children in the house a holiday is extra special, as […]
We live in a world where our children are bombarded with unhealthy food options from literally everywhere. Granny’s treat cupboards, supermarkets lines, tuckshops, playdates, restaurant kiddie menus, friends’ birthday parties… I can carry on and on. Those of you with older children will know what I mean. To avoid this, it is important to set […]