The phrase "sleep like a baby" might sound like a myth to parents of toddlers who face nightly battles. Excessive screen time before bed can overstimulate toddlers and make it harder for them to wi...

Most sleep deprived parents will be ready to try anything to get a good night’s sleep. Most likely you are holding onto the hope that you can change your little ones unhealthy sleep habits without ...

In the early days many babies have difficulty dealing with the world outside the womb, and can easily become over stimulated which may result in fussy and colicky behaviour.Your baby needs you to w...

Fathers have traditionally felt inadequate regarding their role during pregnancy and childbirth. This was seen as a strictly female affair, with the Dads staying as far away from the ante natal cla...

Establishing a routine Now that you are parents, every conscious thought seems to be totally ruled by this tiny bundle. You may be feeling anxious about establishing a “routine” as soon as possib...

Perinatal distress (PND) is more common than most people imagine. Previously known as post-natal depression, it has been renamed recently. ‘Perinatal’ indicates that these feelings may emerge at ...

Health authorities like the World Health Organisation confirm that exclusive breastfeeding (in other words feeding baby nothing but breastmilk) is ideal for the first six months. In order to reach ...

Meltdowns and tantrums are a normal part of growing up. All children have them. Contrary to what your friends or your interfering aunt may say, they certainly don’t mean that you are a bad parent o...

Babies cry for a variety of reasons and this article discusses a few of the most prominent reasons and some suggestions on how to deal with it.