As a new expecting parent, you might be wondering do I need a diaper bag? The straight answer to this question is, YES! A diaper bag is, without a doubt, one of the most important baby essentials that you should not forget to buy. For the next few years of your life, your nappy bag willContinue reading
It’s on every new parent’s wish list – more sleep! Sleep deprivation is probably the most common thing among new parents. According to research, parents lose around 50 hours of sleep in the first year of their child’s life! If you are one of them, you may be desperate to know how to get yourContinue reading
One of the truths of becoming a new mum is that what you receive from family and friends might be beautifully wrapped and nice-looking, but most of the time it’s not practical, it’s not needed and it certainly doesn’t help any mum through the sleep-deprived tears at 2 am. In the early stages, the bestContinue reading
When you are breastfeeding, it’s important to eat plenty and stay hydrated to keep a good milk supply and maintain your health and energy levels. Some people say that you must “eat for two” when you’re pregnant, this is totally not true. The caloric requirement for a pregnant woman doesn’t actually increase in her firstContinue reading
You may think that applying the Montessori philosophy at home with children can seem a daunting task. After all, educators need to get dedicated training in their curriculum, so how could you possibly use this philosophy at home if you don’t have a special degree? Well, it’s true that educators need to have a deepContinue reading
Mamas, let’s talk about the difficult phase of baby teething. I know what you’re thinking reading this, if only this was the single difficult phase of a bub… and you’d be right, it would take me this whole blog post to cover it up. Still, despite all the challenges that come with having a baby,Continue reading
We’ve heard it before – babies come with lots of stuff. Well, as a mom of two, I can tell you that babies don’t actually need all the things many think they do. In fact, the opposite is true. A number of studies have shown that fewer toys help children play longer, deeper and withContinue reading
In my house, my breakfast nook shelves are stocked with cans filled with markers and brushes, boxes overflowing with buttons and shells and stacks of paper on top of cardboard scraps. So, it’s natural for my sons to wake up in the morning and head straight to the little art table (still in pyjamas) toContinue reading
Preparing for the arrival of a newborn is stressful, I’m not going to try and sugar-coat it. As new parents, we had no idea what we were supposed to do with my husband. But even couples I know who have already experienced parenthood still struggled with a new baby. I guess part of it comesContinue reading
From the joy of their first smile to the terror of watching them ride a bike alone for the first time, being a parent is sure a roller coaster ride. In between those huge moments, you’ll often find yourself wondering if your kid is all right. Should they be talking, walking or jumping by now?Continue reading
