The thought of a child’s party can fill even the most organised parent with dread! But with a little thought and planning there is no reason why they can’t have a celebration to remember – and you can end the day with happy memories… not a migraine! Pitch it right One of the most important [...]

It is generally acknowledged that breast milk is best for a newborn baby since it contains important antibodies and the optimal balance of nutrients to sustain an infant’s rapid growth and development. For you there are the added benefits of saving time (sterilising bottles etc.), saving money (on milk) and the fact that breastfeeding helps [...]

If meal times have become a bit of a circus in your house, rest assured you are not alone. Most children go through fads of fussy eating and in fact it is considered a normal stage of development among pre-school children according to the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The important thing is to remain calm [...]

Wetting the bed is common in young children up to the age of three, but even after that (and sometimes into adulthood) it can remain an issue: 1 in 6 five year olds and 1 in 11 nine year olds are affected. It is thought to be three times more common in boys than girls. [...]