"Thank you for offering us the support we needed for our little girl. I was very sceptical of the whole idea of "sleep training" but your approach has nothing to do with what I imagined. At all...
Traveling with Kids
Posted By Cara Mendes,
During the holiday period, many families will take the opportunity and travel, to see family or friends or purely to have some time away from their busy lives. Below are some suggestions on how to...
Feeding in the warmer months
Posted By Cara Mendes,
With several warmer days coming up, keeping your child cool and sun smart is important. Some suggestions include; Apply light clothing for comfort. A guide for laying a child is one more layer of...
When do newborns start differetiating night from day?
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Young children start differentiating day from night around 3 months of age. This is due to a newborns circadian rhythm (internal biological clock) developing by 12 weeks of age. Research shows that...
The Importance of Skin to Skin Contact
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Nurturing a relationship responsive to your child’s needs will initiate bonding and attachment and mature your child’s emotional, cognitive and neurological development. One of the initial...
Getting rid of the dummy
Posted By Cara Mendes,
It is up to you, the parent, when you decide to ditch the dummy. Keep in mind that children generally self-wean from the dummy, without parents having to intervene. However, when the time has come to...
Caesarean Section Birth
Posted By Cara Mendes,
“By definition, a caesarean section is the delivery of the fetus, placenta and membranes through a surgical incision in the abdominal wall and uterus” (Henderson & MacDonald, 2008). A...
Creating your 'village of support'
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Let’s talk about your ‘village of support’ after having a baby… The transition to parenthood can time of happiness and elation. It can also be a time of anxiousness, ...
Sleep Hygenie for a Newborn Baby
Posted By Cara Mendes,
Sleep hygiene for a newborn are practices or habits that assist your child to sleep well on a regular basis. These practices can be implemented from birth. Suggestions include; Maintain safe sleep...
When can I take my child for a SWIM?
Posted By Cara Mendes,
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...
