3 minute read… For some parents, potty training proves to be one of the trickiest elements of child rearing. It feels a little complex and of course the stakes are high. We really want to ensure that our child goes off to school clean and dry. Parents will tell me that their greatest fear is…
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A 2 minute read- go on treat yourself… In the run up to baby being born try to embed a daily practice of Magic 20 (see my other blog post). This will help enhance the connection with your older child and fill up their little love tank before the new baby is born. Avoid taking…
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Over the years I have noticed family life becoming more and more challenging due to work pressure and living in a busy world. I used to recommend that families dedicate an hour a day to a child about 30 years ago, but as demands on our time have increased I have reduced this to just…
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Choosing day care for your child as a new Mum can be a daunting task fraught with emotions. As a Nursery Principal I would meet several Mums and Dads each day with long check lists of criteria doing tours. I once met a Dad who told me he had visited 17 nurseries that week and…
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Through my work as a Nursery Principal and The Potty Queen I am often faced with a family that (perhaps) has relied upon a baby bottle of formula milk as a sleep aid, comfort and nutrition past the age of 18 months. Families find themselves locked in with a toddler who is able to express…
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It has been a tricky year to navigate for all of us, it’s clear to see that the pandemic has impacted children in a variety of ways. It could be argued that for some children it has resulted in new skills or increased family connection; positives can often be found. Some families have been under…
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