Is your toddler listening?
When children approach the age of 2 years, they come to realize that they are...
Understanding the Sensory World of the Newborn
Wouldn’t caring for your baby be so much easier if you understood how your tiny...
Breast or bottle feeding – Enhance your feeds
Hey there, amazing moms! Sr Ann Richardson dives into a crucial part of your motherhood...
Why is my baby crying?
Crying is a primitive and piercing sound that is bound to get any mom or...
Typical nighttime hiccups for every age group
Just as you get it all right and think you are on the track to...
Potty training your toddler
Bladder and bowel control can only occur once the nerves and muscles involved are fully...
The best kept secret of parenthood – it is hard work!
Having a baby is a beautiful and wonderful thing, but it can sometimes feel traumatic,...
Stimulation is important for development
“How much stimulation is enough?” Parenting comes with heavy responsibilities. One responsibility which we parents...
Night feeds – from newborn to toddler
Night feeds are simply a part of early parenting. All babies need them in the...
Feeding your baby cow’s milk from 12 months old
“When is the right time to introduce cows milk straight from the fridge?” Must we...
Toys and your baby’s development
As three month old Jack lies under his play gym, he makes all sorts of...
Introduction of solids and the development of food allergy
There is a great deal of debate and conflicting information out there on when the...
Feeding your 6 month old baby and healthy sleep
For the first few months of age, your baby needs only milk (either breastmilk or...
Pregnancy expectations and preparations influence breastfeeding
In South Africa less than 10% of babies are exclusively breastfeeding by 3 months of...