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Turning ‘yuck’ to ‘thanks’
Success! Many of you would know I don’t stand for ‘yuck’ at the dinner table. It’s taken awhile of reminding ‘I’m not sure of that food’ and lots of exposure to foods with no pressure to eat. Finally...
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You’re going to be a big brother! What do I say next?
Oh the excitement to have another sibling on the way! But there is some work involved in deciding how much information and when, to provide to your little one, about being pregnant and the impending...
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It’s time to turn two!
Just three months difference My little boy turned 2 today! Just recently I’ve noticed he has begun to ‘look’ two. On the left was only three months ago and when you look closer, you see his head...
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Sign of the week – NO
No means NO! Who has a little toddler that likes to test the boundaries? What do you do when you really mean ‘no’? A sign can really help your child to understand ‘no’ means ‘no’, in a visual and...
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Communicating at the toilet
Did you know that what you say and how you act around your child when they are toilet training can really make or break the whole experience? A confident and supported child will be happy to keep...
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Control, guilt, shame, anger
Speaking from first hand experience, it is much easier to work on yourself staying ‘cool’ when your kids try to steal your calm than trying to pick up the pieces, for your kids and you! So how do you...
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Imaginative play; a milestone to celebrate
[~2years] This should be a milestone that every parent looks forward to. When your child first starts to talk and play imaginatively by themselves! Your child will need to be ready with plenty of...
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The no dry carbs rule
One rule for feeding my kids – they are never served dry crackers or plain rice, pasta, quinoa etc. This is to avoid them getting stuck on the idea that plain is better..or even an option! Pasta,...
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Why you should NEVER serve children plain carbs
[Avoiding a picky eater] One good rule to remember : NEVER serve plain pasta (or crackers/toast)! As a speech pathologist, I work with picky eaters (no we don’t just do speech!). It is very common to...
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How to avoid a time out… (and where hugs fit into it all)
Time outs are often used as a means to ‘discipline’ a child. It is seen as a way to teach a child not to keep going with a behaviour, by secluding them. It is often used as a last resort by parents...
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