Milestones & Development

From the moment of conception, we as mothers want to find out as much as we can about our child’s development. From the zygote phase to the terrible twos, we have an intrinsic need to know what our babies should be achieving next, what the next phase is going to …

There is not a specific time frame that says your child is ready for potty training.  It is important to remember not to put your child under any pressure. Every child is different and will reach a specific development milestone when they are ready to do so. All that we …

Coloring pages is an awesome and fun activity for children, as well as for adults. Coloring in may seem like it is all fun and games but the truth is that coloring pages provides many benefits for healthy development for kids. This makes coloring pages an important part of your …

As your baby grows, your main concern will be about his/her development of certain key skills. You may have heard about the importance of the development of fine motor skills, which basically refers to the ability to coordinate the use of the hands and fingers, with the eyes. Simply put, …

It is not always easy knowing what is going on with your child and remedial testing is a great way to find out more about how your child is developing and coping with things. Finding out whether your child is ready for school, what your child struggles with and what …

My daughter is nearly 6 years old and her friends are starting to lose their baby teeth. She is asking me nearly every day how much does the Tooth Fairy give. This morning in the car on the way to school she brought the topic of the Tooth Fairy up …

Having a baby is such an exciting time in your life and one to be cherished but it can be stressful too. You can feel a lot of pressure for your baby to reach certain milestones quickly especially from other parents, including walking and talking. You should remember that all …

The goal of parenting is to bring up healthy and well-rounded individuals, who live cooperatively in society. In the last few years, there has been a worrisome increase in Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) among kids. Children can’t seem to process the input from their sensory organs. We were taught about …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …

Ever since becoming main stream, video games have been controversial parenting topic. Being a kid that grew up desiring a computer so I can play I have participated in this discussion for last 30+ years. First as a child and now as a parent, I have valued video games very …

I’m pretty sure that when they say “The best things in life are free” they were referring to playing with your newborn. There is simply nothing better. Remembering back to when I was a new mom, I tear up at the thought of those precious first moments of interacting with …

Although the actual process for potty training boys and girls is pretty much the same, there are some differences that you might find helpful to note when starting out on reaching the potty training milestone. 5 Differences in Potty Training Girls VS Boys 1 Girls usually show an interest in …

Nowadays, children’s Christmas lists are more likely to contain the latest gadgets and gizmos than the sort of good old fashioned toys that we used to find hidden under the tree. That’s why it’s such a refreshing change to try and buy something a bit different for your little ones …

Good hand eye coordination is an essential skill that our kids need to learn and the best way to do this is to give our children the opportunity to practice through play. As parents we all know how important it is for our children to exercise. One good way to …

I’ve just realised it is Goodbye Baby Years! It is strange how one’s perception changes. I found the Baby Years tough at the time. The exhaustion, lack of sleep, breastfeeding struggles, crying babies and routines. I found it very hard to adapt from being able to do whatever I wanted …

Potty training your child is an important milestone, your child gains independence and your nappy changing days are coming to a close. Not having to pay the huge expense of nappies is also something to look forward to. Potty training can start any time from 3 months old to 3 …

We are now on the last part of potty training – getting through the night without a night nappy. It has been a long journey with my 3 year old and I have had lots of feedback from other moms that their children were completely potty trained in a week. …

Giving your toddler chores around the house from an early age will make it easier for them to complete tasks in future. Here are some ideas for age appropriate chores for toddlers: Packing away toys Putting clothes in wash basket Sweeping the floor Setting the table for meals Clearing the …

I realised recently that I am a Potty Mouth Mommy. This came about when my 3 year old daughter was playing with her toys while I was doing dishes, she ran along and dropped the ball… and said “Oh shit”. I need to be really honest here and look at …