10 of the best learn to read books
As a librarian, here are a few of my favourite books for young children. Do you have any of these on your child's bookshelf?
Category: Newborns
How to teach your child to read
There are some simple activities you can do at home from an early age that will teach your child to read.
6 tips for travelling with a baby
Cars, trains, taxis or buses. Here are 6 things you want to know when travelling with a baby.
Free printable: How to develop your parenting values
Parenting values are like a compass. They give us direction in how we want to parent, and guide choices and decisions.
Baby circumcision: Weighing the pros and cons
Baby circumcision really requires careful consideration of the benefits and risks as well as your cultural and religious influences.
Baby grinding teeth: Is it normal?
Hearing a baby grinding teeth is probably one of the harsher sounds parents can hear, but is it a sign of deeper medical conditions?
Is it OK to use a nasal aspirator to clear my child’s stuffy nose?
Q: Is it OK to use a nasal aspirator to clear my child’s stuffy nose? I’ve heard it can hurt his nasal lining and cause other problems.
Common mistakes parents make that ruins kids’ sleeping pattern
Want to know how to get kids to sleep? Paediatric sleep coach Cheryl Fingleson shares her tips to help children sleep better at night.
Should I wake my newborn if they’re still sleeping when it’s meant to be feedtime?
Generally, sleeping newborns are a good sign.
Why I ended up with a fake baby and what I learned from it
How many people get to look after a child and just give it back at the end?
Why co-sleeping with your baby may not be reckless parenting
There is nothing quite as controversial as how or where you choose to let your baby sleep during the first few years of their lives.