The majority of toddlers engage in some biting between their first and third birthdays. Probably the most common reason is that it is one of the few ways of communicating that’s effective for them before they develop verbal skills. However, not all children bite. Some choose other forms of communication, such as grabbing, shoving, or…
Expectant Mum
Choosing A Middle Name for Your Baby
What many parents seem to forget when naming a child is that they also must choose a middle name for their babies. This is a very important step in the process in which you name a child. A middle name not only adds to the personal identity of a person but also gives them another…
How to do it All: A Mother’s Journey
It should be a reality for mothers to do it all in their motherhood journey; so how do we do it all? Depending on who you ask, it is a myth or a fact. So we want to demystify, having it all, doing it all, wearing all our various hats, and balancing them on our…
How to Spark Your Toddler’s Creativity And Imagination
By age six months onwards, your toddler has become even more curious about his surroundings, experimenting on various things; putting on his mouth whatever he gets his hands on. It is by this time that you see that your baby is excited to explore the world around him. It is also by this time that…
Developing Your Baby’s Mental Health
New and expectant parents need to apply effort to keep their mental health in check and develop that of their baby. New babies are a lot of work; parents experience a wide range of emotions when they have a new baby. They feel joy, frustration, fatigue and nervousness. There’s no reason to be frightened of…
Understanding Your Child’s Developmental Milestones From Age 0-24 Months
Developmental milestones are things most children can do by a certain age. How a child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves offer important clues about your child’s development. There are certain developmental stages that a child is expected to go through as he/she grows. These stages are important to mark various milestones a child is…
Colic Symptoms in Babies
Colic is one of the most common problems in babies. In fact, it is so common that this is the kind of thing that you will be prepared for even before it occurs being a major topic in all baby books on your bookshelf. Colic begins as early as two to three weeks and reaches…
How to pack light when Travelling with Toddlers
It is almost Easter, and with most families being indoors for it last year due to the pandemic; surely we would be eager to pack our bags for a nice little trip this time around. But whether you’re packing to go for a walk to the park or your planning a trip across the country;…
How to Potty Train Your Baby
Potty training is an important skill for every new parent to teach their baby and get them used to. It is very important that you don’t make your baby feel self-conscious or fearful during potty training. It can be very difficult to potty train your baby so you have to be patient above all else.…
How to Juggle Demands of Pregnancy and your Job
Pregnancy imposes a lot on an expectant mum, especially one trying to balance it with a work-life; but juggling the two is possible. As long as a woman is healthy and regularly sees her doctor; there is no reason why she should not continue to work while she is pregnant. This poses little or no…