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How much activity does my child need?
Whether it's a run, jump, skip, or a hop, your child simply loves to move. However, although your child is relatively active, you often wonder whether they're getting enough exercise, and how much exercise a child should be getting in general?Getting enough activity is vital for kids. Not just ...
What are some common maternal problems after birth?
After giving birth, your body goes through a lot of changes and needs time to heal. So naturally, you may feel some discomfort and possibly experience any number of health concerns. But don't worry; very few of these are serious. In fact, they can be a normal part of the baby's development and ...
How does my relationship influence my baby’s development?
How does my relationship influence my baby's development?The day has finally come! As you look at that scrunched-up little face, you think to yourself - There is nothing in the world that I love quite so much. After all, nothing really beats the feeling of looking into your baby's eyes for the ...
Why is my child afraid of water?
You've decided to teach your child to swim. Sure, you knew there'd be some difficulties, but they're so scared of the water that they don't even want to come to the poolside! You wonder - Are all children afraid of the water at first? Is there anything I can do to help my child when they're ...
What is ‘the fourth trimester’?
What is ‘the fourth trimester'?The fourth trimester begins the moment your baby is born until they're about three months. The term “trimester” essentially speaks to your baby's development, so if the first three trimesters in pregnancy document the stages of your baby's development, the ...
How much sleep does my infant need?
If you're anticipating becoming a new parent, or if you have recently become a new parent, then the chances are that you have many questions about your baby's sleep requirements. How will you know if they're sleeping too little, or too much?Sleep is crucial for any baby's cognitive development. ...
When will my child lose their first tooth?
Your little one has just turned 6, and when you came to pick her up from school yesterday, she had an important announcement to make. Running over to you with a beaming smile plastered across her face, she said:“Mummy, guess what - my tooth is wobbly! My teacher says that it'll come out soon, ...
How to eat healthily during pregnancy
As soon as you found out you were pregnant, you stopped drinking, smoking and began to watch what you ate. However, as the months are going on you're realising that eating healthily during pregnancy takes a little more thought and careful planning than you first anticipated. Why is it important ...
How to accept your baby as their own person
How to accept your baby as their own personWhen you give birth, you can experience an intense separation from your baby, who had, until then, been inside your body for nine months. Now, your little one is out into the world, ready to blossom into their own person. The task now as a new parent ...