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‘Red flags’ are the really concerning signs and symptoms when your child is sick, that indicate the need for urgent medical help. As parents and carers, we often know the ‘cut and dry’ incidents for when an ambulance needs to be called, like a funnel-web spider bite, or if your child is unconscious. When little ones get sick they can be generally unwell… but you need to trust your gut. You know best, and you can tell if something is just not right or if your little one is just not themselves.
Countdown to Santa: Fun Ways to Get Ready for His Arrival
One unique idea to prepare for Santa’s arrival is to create a “Santa Station” in your home — think of it as a whimsical little hub dedicated to making Santa’s visit as seamless as possible.
How to tackle fussy eaters
Tips from Oliver’s Dietitian Natalie Sharpe There is always a certain period where kids can tend to be fussy when it comes to eating. No matter where you go or the different cuisines you try, it can be challenging to find the right place where you can provide your children with healthy meals yet still tasting delicious.
7 Adorable and Super Easy Hairstyles Ideal For Toddler Girls
Little girls have a way of making a mess of their hair – they muck things up, squirm around, and at the end of the day, the parents have to clean up the mess. A cute hairstyle is an excellent way to keep their hair prettily out of the way during these everyday adventures. Now, you might want to go for the traditional ponytail or plait, but they’re conventional and uninteresting.
Why punishment and ADHD don’t mix
From a positive behaviour support (PBS) perspective, there are several problems associated with using punishment as a method of behaviour management. Here are some of the key problems with using punishment: Does not address underlying causes: Punishment focuses on suppressing or eliminating unwanted behaviour without addressing the underlying reasons why the behaviour is occurring.
Crafting Through the Chill: Inspiring Winter DIYs to Warm Your Heart
Winter is a wonderful time to embrace the joys of staying indoors and unleashing your creativity with fun and engaging crafts. As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, there’s nothing quite like the warmth and camaraderie of family crafting sessions. Winter crafts offer a perfect way to add a touch of seasonal charm to your home while keeping little hands busy and minds active.
The 4 S’s of Choking Prevention
When it comes to choking, prevention is always better than cure. We can’t and shouldn’t wrap our kids up in cotton wool either – otherwise we would still be feeding our teens puree! Choking accidents do happen, and it is important to know the first aid if your child does choke. However there are four actions we can take to reduce the risk of choking in little ones.
How Music Benefits Our Child’s Brain Development
As adults we’re all aware of the joy of music. Whether it’s singing along to the radio as we drive, celebrating while you worship or belting out your band’s favourite tune when you see them play live, it’s embedded into every human culture. Music isn’t only important to adults, it’s also been scientifically proven that it has a huge beneficial effect from the moment we enter this world.
5 Essentials To Make Life Easier When You Have Multiple Children
Media kindly brought to you by Bugaboo Are you pregnant with twins? Or have your second or third child on the way? Whatever the circumstance, if you’re about to become a family with more than one child then strap yourself in because things are about to get a little crazy! Yes, it’s true. Life is a lot busier and often more challenging when there are multiple children to look after, but luckily there are some ways to lighten the load for us parents.
Starting A Family? Join Rainbow Families for their Annual LGBTQ+ Specific Seminar, ‘Making Rainbow Families.’
Rainbow Families, a leading LGBTQ+ charity, is dedicated to connecting, supporting and empowering, LGBTQ+ parents at every stage of their journey. In support of this mission, Rainbow Families will host its annual ‘Making Rainbow Families Seminar’ on Saturday, May 25, 2024. This event aims to assist LGBTQ+ individuals and couples considering parenthood by providing information and support that can be difficult to navigate alone.
Creating Calm Environments: The Science Behind Sensory Spaces
Ever noticed that some environments make you and your kids feel stressed? Maybe it’s the mall, the play centre or that stylish but unbelievably noisy cafe around the corner. Those are busy places with hard surfaces, bright lights and constant background noise. They easily overwhelm your senses, triggering sensory overload. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Armed with the right research, we can create more calming environments – wonderful rooms for adults or kids to reset. Let’s take a look.
Head Lice and Nits: Tips & Tricks
Dr Lexi Frydenberg General Paediatrician Instagram:@drlexifry Website: drlexi.com.au Has your child just started back at childcare/school and come home itching their head? Have you been told there is an outbreak of head lice at your child’s school or childcare centre and you have been asked to check your child’s hair but don’t know what to do?
Sleep Facts for Parents: Things you should know about sleep deprivation
Why is sleep so important? Sleep is vital for children’s and adolescents’ wellbeing. Evidence shows that children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have more trouble learning. They are less attentive and motivated, have poor problem solving, increased irritability, reduced memory, impaired communication, slower processing of information, poorer judgement, diminished reaction times and more indifference.
Green Up Your Kitchen: A beginner’s guide in bringing eco into every room
By: Julia Schafer We often find the new year is a great time to set intentions for how we want to live over the next 12 months and what changes we would like to make to be a better person, better community member, a better husband, wife, brother, sister or friend. If, like me, one of your goals is to help leave a lighter footprint on the planet, you are probably asking yourself: where do I start?
Lunch Boxes for Fussy Eaters, why bother!
Does it matter if they do not eat what is in their lunch box? Is variety really that important? Let’s face it, preparing school lunch for your fussy eater is not one of the joys of parenting. In fact, the most common lunch box emotion for parents is worry. “Is it enough?” “Is it nutritious?” “What if the teacher comments on the lunch box?” “Will they eat it? When boxes come home, snacks gone but all the “good” barely touched, parents worry even more.
Preparing for Your Newborn’s Arrival: A Guide for New Parents
The moment you learn a new baby is on the way, your world transforms most magically. It’s a journey filled with wonder, dreams, and a bit of uncertainty too. As new parents, it’s completely normal to feel a whirlwind of emotions – from overwhelming joy to a little anxiety about getting everything just right for your little one. But fear not! Preparing for your baby’s arrival should be as joyful as the anticipation of meeting them.
10 things to do before your newborn arrives
All the training, education & experience in the world can’t prepare you for the sleep-deprivation-induced fogginess and confusion that comes with a newborn. I speak from experience as a teacher of 20+ years, a nanny of two years, and a solo mum by choice to one very demanding three-year-old. People made fun of me for being “over-prepared”. But none of those people were mums.
Reducing the Risk off Food Allergies in Babies
www.readysetgrownutrition.com The thought of your baby having an allergic reaction is really scary, so it’s no wonder it’s one of the biggest worries parents have when they start their baby on solids. It’s not yet known why food allergies occur, but we do know that there are things we can do when we introduce solids to lower the risk of food allergy developing. So, how can we go about safely introducing ‘allergens’ (foods that cause allergies) and minimising the risk of food allergy?
The top 3 things to consider when you start to introduce solids
Sarah Smith, APD, Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Many years ago, the internet opened us up to the world of information. This can be useful at times, like working out your baby’s name or whether you’re getting the best price on nappies, but there are some situations where the information can be overloading and overwhelming.
The Role of Educators in Brisbane Childcare Centers
Choosing the right childcare center for your child is a significant decision for any parent. In Brisbane, families are fortunate to have access to a range of high-quality childcare centers that prioritize early education, safety, and nurturing environments.
How To Afford Surrogacy Without Breaking The Bank
Surrogacy is a life-changing journey that offers hope to countless families who want to raise a child. However, it can also present detrimental financial hurdles. The costs associated with surrogacy can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can navigate these expenses without breaking the bank. This article will explore comprehensive ways to make surrogacy more affordable. Thorough Research Thorough research is your foundation.
Here are some spiritual tips and advice for taking good care of your child’s emotional needs
For top tips, recipes, expert advice, health and wellbeing support and advice, look no further than our awesome parenting blogs curated by Kiddipedia! Addressing a child’s emotional needs is of utmost importance for their overall well-being and healthy development. Children are not only vulnerable physically but also emotionally, and their emotional needs must be recognized and fulfilled to promote their mental and psychological growth.
Why We Need to Ditch the Go for 2 and 5 Message When It Comes to Children | Dr Flavia Fayet-Moore | Ep 212
Every parent wants their child to be healthy and happy and of course, a big part of ensuring this has to do with their diet and the balance of foods they’re eating. However, figuring out the right mix of healthy foods that are right for the whole family to eat each day can be a real puzzle, it’s a little like trying to crack a code, especially when it comes to feeding ourselves and our little ones.
The best way to introduce baby to solids
For top tips, recipes, expert advice, health and wellbeing support and advice, look no further than our awesome parenting blogs curated by Kiddipedia! Words by dietitian, nutritionist and wellness ambassador at SunRice, Lyndi Cohen Your baby is growing rapidly. Wonderful things are happening! In the first six months of life, the average baby will double their birth weight and by 12 months, the average baby will weigh 2.5 times what they did at birth.
Baby led weaning - real food from the start
Content written by The Organic Butler There are all sorts of recommendations out there when it comes to introducing “real foods” to your little one when the time comes. This important milestone is a complex mixture of a lot of fun…and a lot of worry.
Introducing Solids Safely: 4 Dietitian Tips
Responses by: Melanie McGrice, Women and Infant Dietitian Introducing solids to your little one is an exciting, but scary time. Your little one is growing up! Obviously, great nutrition is essential, but what else do you need to consider to ensure solids are introduced safely? Consider these 4 tips… Minimise choking risks – Until your baby is competent at chewing their food, it’s safest to provide them with pureed foods, or foods cut up to a size smaller than a pea.
Baby Solids - Food and Menu Ideas
Part 2 on Introducing Solids. Written by Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics Let me start by keeping your baby safe and growing well. Avoid nuts and other hard foods to reduce risk of choking, and keep the texture developmentally appropriate.
A super simple, stress free guide to introduce solids
There is soooo much mixed info out there on this one. Ask ten people in your social circle- they’ll all have different ideas and rules about ‘how to’. The reality of the situation, however, is that it is super simple and super flexible. There is no right or wrong way to do it and only a few concrete rules that need to be followed.
Sifting to find the truth about introducing solids
Part 1 on Introducing Solids. Written by Sarah Smith from Bayside Dietetics www.baysidedietetics.com.au Twitter #BaysideDietetic FB Bayside Dietetics Instagram @baysidedietetics “That’s not how we did it”. Usually a catch-cry we attribute to our folks’ generation. But just the other day at a social event, I was in a conversation with a new Mum and young(ish) friend.
Starting Solids | Kiddipedia
Solids So you’re starting to get the hang of life with a young baby, things all seem to be falling in to place and then your Maternal Child Health nurse tells you that it’s time to start solids. Some parents find this an exciting time but others are left feeling overwhelmed and in some cases anxious. When do I start?
Dealing with Anxiety and Extreme Fussy Eating in Children
At dinner, my child refuses to come to the table and has meltdowns if the food is not familiar to her, often refusing to eat it and calling it ‘yuck’. If the food on the table is different to what she knows she is likely to have a meltdown. She will scream that the food is yuck, and that she is not eating it”. “At bedtime she will come out of bed and request food, we have to lie down with her. I am feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn for help, says Rose.
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