* Set aside 30 minutes on the weekend to plan your menu and your week ahead. Involve all of the family so that everyone takes ownership. * Good health takes some work, so allow yourself to put yourself first, eat well, drink plenty of water and exercise often. * Prepare the evening meal in the morning if you’re […]
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*Anxiety is one of the main reasons for sleeplessness. Perhaps you should take a look at your stress levels as a lack of sleep can be connected to increased stress. And new mothers definitely have increased stress levels from dealing with all the extra work a new baby brings. *According to a U.S. study from the
‘Play That Develops Language’ is the third in this series of four Baby Play articles. Making and listening to sounds is the beginning of language skills for a baby. Every sound is new to a tiny baby, some sounds will soothe and some may frighten him. Let baby hear different sounds by varying the tone
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This is the second blog post in the four part Baby Play series. Today we will take a look at quiet play. So play does not always have to be busy, it can be restful and soothing. Quiet reflective play is as important toyour baby’s wellbeing as are times of social and physically active play.
Baby floor play will be the first in a series of four baby play articles. Babies busily examine everything around them, learning by seeing, touching, tasting, feeling and hearing. They explore and experiment to discover new information. New skills are mastered through practise and repetition. As a parent, you can help by understanding the
Your pregnancy is all about preparing for your new addition. But remember that you need to invest time into baby proofing your relationship to ensure it stays strong and your partner is there to support you. Here are a few ideas to keep your relationship on the right path once baby makes three. *Schedule in
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Once you become aware of tired signs, you’ll know it’s time to put your little one to bed. *Jerky movements *Fist clenching *Frowning *Yawning *Gazing *Grizlling *Crying/screaming *Rubbing eyes/face/ears *Red eyebrows *Dark circles under eyes *Back arching *Clingy, wanting to be held *No interest in exploring the environment
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