Swimming is a healthy form of exercise at any age, as it builds muscle strength and endurance and is beneficial for improving metabolism and the cardiovascular system. For young children, water...
Breastfeeding with Confidence
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Nursing your newborn can be such a beautiful experience. My favourite part of breastfeeding my son was caressing his hair as he lied across my chest, gulping away. It was the only time he stayed...
Claudia and Lara, 3 years old
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Your eldest child is 17 years old and your youngest is about to turn 3 years old, due to the age gap have you approached parenting differently? I have been very conscious to keep my parenting the...
Jodie and Ella, 7 months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Breastfeeding is natural, however a learnt skill; what advice would you give mothers struggling in the first several weeks with breastfeeding and perhaps thinking of weaning? Lik...
Tamie and Zac, 10 months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
You have done several holidays with Zac since his birth. What are your survival tips for families thinking of doing the same? Some of our holidays have been a bit of a challenge! In hindsight,...
Wylie and Zac, 10 Months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
What advise would you offer new fathers, possibly very nervous with the transition into parenthood? What advice would you give in helping support your partner after birth? Do what feels right for...
Trang and Ella, 4 months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
What advice would you give to new parents struggling with sleep and routine in the first few months after birth? In the haze of parenting your first newborn the days can feel never ending. You...
Katrina and Charlie, 15 months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
How did you manage sleep deprivation with a newborn? Cups of tea and chocolate!! Hehe! I found that ensuring I got out every day for a walk in the fresh air helped me get a little energy boost to get...