With winter now well and truly upon us, along with the influx of coughs, colds and general 'lurgies', you may be noticing that the cold weather is having an effect on your little one's skin. Rashy cheeks, chapped lips and [...]
Calming an anxious child is a worry. We all get worried from time to time but what can we do when our children just can't calm down? We look at what causes excitability and anxiety in children and how to help them. [...]
Before winter illness takes a hold, why not try these recipes for baby and child friendly home cold and cough preventions and remedies. I don't know about you, but the lurgy has most certainly arrived in our house! Coughs, colds, [...]
Let's talk about poo!! Yep, once you become a parent, poo suddenly becomes less of a taboo topic. Whether you're talking about nappy changes, potty training or the latest bout of tummy bugs to hit the preschool, you'll find yourself [...]
Whilst there may be no cure for eczema, good management can make the condition far less aggressive and far more tolerable. These tips could help you to help your little one... Routine, Routine, Routine It's important to use a good [...]
At around the age of 5 months I developed eczema and whilst I suffered with the chronic itching and soreness, it was my lovely mum who struggled, battled, emolliated, bathed, soothed and tried to stop me scratching. She coped with [...]
Anyone who has suffered with or who has a child with eczema knows that it can have a devastating effect on family life; disrupting sleep, making life generally uncomfortable and affecting confidence and self-esteem. Eczema affects 1 in 5 children [...]
The debate surrounding thumb sucking is one that most parents will not only be familiar with but will also have an opinion on. But is it really any better or worse than a dummy? And once he's started, how is the best way [...]
Many parents experience separation anxiety with their child crying when they leave them at nursery but this doesn't usually mean there is anything to worry about. In fact it is a very normal part of your child's development. Separation anxiety [...]
If your little one is suffering pain or discomfort when doing a poo, complaining of a sore or swollen tummy and having bowel movements less than three times a week, it's very likely that they are constipated. Constipation is quite [...]
