Toddler

Bringing Home Second Child

second-childIt’s no secret that things are going to be very different when bringing home second child into your lives.

Things had always been pretty manageable with one. We entered parenting with a two against one mentality when it came to dealing with Cassie, which meant if one of us needed a break, the other could take over. Add in another kid to the mix and suddenly the ratio dropped to one on one, and that was only when Chris happened to be home.

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Perfect Gifts For Mums and Bubs

gifts-for-mumIn the lead up to Christmas here are some perfect gifts for mums and bubs.

It’s no secret that when you welcome a new baby into the world, the focus is often entirely on them. While this is great, it can mean the mother gets forgotten in the process, and after the huge role she has played, she deserves to be showered with gifts!

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How To Make Your Home Safe for Your Children

Make-your-home-safe-for-your-childrenHere are some great tips shared with The Baby Vine about how to keep your home safe for your children.

So you think you are ready for your child to start moving around the house? Everything is childproof, soft and safe. Are you sure? Childproofing a home might not be as easy as you think. Studies show that when first-time mums of kids aged 12 to 36 months were asked to point out potential hazards, they were able to identify only around 50%, which was quite scary.

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Managing Your Toddler’s Behaviour At Childcare

guardianHere are some great tips when it comes to managing your child’s behaviour at childcare.

My daughter, Cassie, has been a hitter since she was little. It started when she was about 12 months old and it continued and even got worse for a period in there. As parents, Chris and I tried everything in our power to make it stop, from punishing her, to distracting her and more. It was during this time that I learned just how important it was to work with her childcare and to make sure we were on the same page when it came to dealing with the problem. As soon as we managed this, we noticed an improvement straight away. NSW Curriculum Mentor Priscilla Carmichael for Guardian Early Learning Group shares some vital information on toddler behaviour and how they approach the topic in their centres.

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Wobbel Board

wobbelIf you are looking for a gift that will entertain your little ones for hours on end, then this is it. I had never heard of the Wobbel board before, but was immediately intrigued. It seemed to have so many different uses for a child, and it really didn’t disappoint.

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