If the thought of spending time at the beach with a toddler makes you feel like running for the hills, think again. It can be fun. It can be the best day out ever. But you need to be very organised. As new moms, we’ve all had disastrous experiences of taking a child under 2 […]
From the first day that you bring your baby home, you are probably doing everything you can to give your child the best possible chance in life. If you are looking for the one thing that will have the biggest impact on your baby’s future—besides love, security, and good nutrition of course, then the answer […]
Kankles. The mere mention of the word and an instant image flashes of a highly pregnant woman with inflated feet ready to bust out of her open toe sandals at any second. But there are a couple other maternity discomforts way up there on the rankings (apart from the all-too-common morning sickness!) For instance, let’s […]
The witching hour baby is what it’s also called colic or arsenic hour. It’s the time between 4 p.m to around 10 p.m when a baby gets fussy and cries all the time. It happens when your little one is around 3 weeks old and the worst period is when they are 6 weeks old. […]
Let’s be honest, having a baby is magical regardless of the season it is being born into, but what might surprise you is the fact that winter is a beautiful time for your newborn baby to start their life. There are both pros and cons to having a baby at this time of year, but […]
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… Sleigh bells ring, are you listening… I’m dreaming of a white Christmas… So you’re planning a winter maternity photo shoot? Well, then you are very fortunate to have an abundant amount of seasonal natural inspiration around you for your photo session. The cooler temperatures will also work in your […]
Should a four year old be doing household chores? Many people would be horrified at the mere suggestion. And even some four year olds would be shocked to hear that you expect them to clean up around the house. There are some very good reasons for giving young children chores around the house, and no […]
You probably don’t quite get it, and you keep asking the question, “What is a sinking fund?” Well, for instance, you know you have to pay for major car repairs at some point in the future. You may not know when, but you know you’ll be needing money for your car maintenance and repairs. How […]
