As most non-professional athletes will agree, finding time to train effectively can be a challenge by itself. You have to work of course, family time is important, and without some semblance of a social life you would probably go insane. Now, add into the mix a little one too and you’ve now got a real juggling act to maintain. Continue reading
A challenging topic to broach, I know, but I would like to take the opportunity to share my experiences to hopefully help any of you out there in a difficult situation. To begin with, there was no shady situations that caused the family to break apart, but that by no means meant that we weren’t both incredibly upset with so many questions bouncing about in our heads as to what happened and the effect it may have on Junior.
You will come across many different opinions when talking about ‘routines’ for a baby, but I have to say, we implemented one very early on and whether it is a total utter fluke or not, it has definitely worked for us, and we have a 7-7 sleeper as a result (most of the time…).
Long before the clock was invented, us humans used to wake when the sun came up, and sleep when it went dark. Well, this simple concept has been digitised into a neat little package, namely the Gro-Clock by The Gro Company. Continue reading
Halloween is a really fun time for children, allowing them to dress up in funny or scary costumes. Follow these 10 tips to ensure that you and your children enjoy the magic of halloween. Continue reading
Something that completely escaped our attention until after Junior’s birth was choosing a nursery, and although late to this particular party, we got very lucky, finding a wonderful nursery that suites Junior very well. Continue reading
First thing is first, if your baby’s scalp is dry and flaky skin, or a thick scaly, yellow or brown crust, don’t panic. Cradle cap (seborrhoeic dermatitis) is very common, and although not pleasant to look at, is perfectly harmless. Continue reading
Firstly, it’s great that you have decided to take Junior swimming. It’ll be a lot of fun and a great experience, but expect some kicking and screaming to begin with. It’s occasionally a rush to get everything ready for the event, and on many occasions I have been caught out, so below, is a checklist to make sure you have all you need. Continue reading
This post is born of an idea I had, tweeting sleep tips on how to make bedtime as painless for Junior, and you parents alike. Some may be obvious, but there are also tried and tested, not so obvious, gems. I will also be updating this post with more baby sleep tips, and of course, we’d love to hear of any methods that prove effective for you.
Separation anxiety is a tough one for any sleep-deprived parent, and although challenging and incredibly frustrating at times, it is a normal stage in your baby’s development. They just think that they will never see you again, so you can understand why they get in such a state. Continue reading