Crying children, clinging to, and begging their parents not to leave them are too common a sight in the first days of school and in day-care centres. Young children will also exhibit this behaviour when parents leave home for work or errands. Left ignored, separation anxiety can cripple your child’s social growth and emotional development.…
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The toddler years are fun, boisterous, and adventurous. Children this age are already developing a strong sense of identity and craving for autonomy. Yet, still hesitant to leave their parents’ protective shadows and too vulnerable to lead the way. While some toddlers come bold and confident, most kids at this age of discovery are shy…
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Loss is a reality in life that we must face and accept. We tackle and learn to live by it every day of our lives. But for young children, it is something that irrelevant, foreign, and unexplored. That is why, any kind of loss – a pet who died, a lost toy, a fight with…
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Congratulations! You are now or about to become a dad! It is a significant change in life to take care of both a child and your wife. Learn a few advice for new dads on how to better cope with this new aspect of your life – parenthood.
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Saying NO and denying your child of something he or she wants is one of the hardest things to do for a parent. On the surface, we don’t want to deal with an upset child. Digging deeper, loving parents just want to give children everything, the world even. However, letting your child have his or…
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Most Australian households include at least one pet. Pets are family members and most of us have grown up with them. But many are undecided about raising their children with pets. Some parents might consider caring for a pet with a baby in the house is too much of an effort, too expensive, or too…
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As news of your pregnancy surfaced, it’s likely you were inundated with joyous congratulations. After birth, and as the reality family life and responsibility shifts into gear, those congratulations often serve as more somber exclamations for, ‘congratulations, your life of adventure is now over’. Perhaps you’ve been led to believe that now it’s time to…
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After a long week of early mornings and juggling between being a parent, employee, and partner, weekend plans can seem like a bit of a drag to come up with. But don’t worry. We’ve got your back. Below is a list of 14 activities to take your kids out to this weekend. 1. Visit a…
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We hear it a lot, “Once you become a Mum, you will see the world in a whole new light?”. The late nights, the constant crying, the smelly diapers – all for this teeny tiny human you never knew you could love so much. You’ll form this connection, unmatched and insurmountable than any other. Have…
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