Parents often ask me about "Time Out": how to do it, at what age, and where is the best place for it. I certainly recommend Time Out as...

It totally breaks your heart to leave your baby crying with someone else as you hurriedly walk away. The emotion is unbearable. You see...

Day Sleep Achieving good sleep during the day can be just as difficult as the night for parents with a tired infant. The advice about...

Q: “How long do you suggest a baby sleep in mum and dad's room. My baby is four month old and I really feel I need my own space at...

You’ve seen lots of babies, tucked in their prams, being pushed around the shopping centres wide eyed and what appears to be very...

What makes a childcare centre great compared to average? What do I look for? Do I even need to be thinking about childcare? Does it have...

Love to have a child who is fair, confident, and doing well academically at school? Of course you do; it's probably at the top of a...

Q:   I'm expecting my first baby in 16 weeks. What should I do to prepare? I have no experience with babies; expect passing them back to...

It is not easy to know why a newborn cries, especially amongst first-time parents. Although the main reasons are hunger, pain, anger and...

Tired of seeing your kids sitting for hours in front of the television or totally immersed in their PlayStation? Sure! But what actually...

Everyday in my clinic I meet parents. Tired parents. Often simply just worn out. This parenting gig is pretty full-on. Yes we know how...

I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of babies, tucked in their prams, being pushed around the shopping centres. They are wide eyed and appear very...

The countdown is on, most schools are close to finishing and some already have. Kids are excited, no more school. Teachers will be...

Help babies play, because play matters. Here are some age appropriate  activities  that will stimulate and help develop your baby:...

Q: “How do I get my seven-year-old to eat a variety of foods? My daughter has her six or seven "agreeable" foods, and she refuses all...

Halloween is near, and thought goes into your costume for trick-or-treating, the decorations, the pumpkin, and above all, we stock up on...

"I am sure he is just being defiant! He knows how much I want him to go and he's just stubborn." One of the most frustrating dramas a...

Q: “My 3.5 year old still uses a dummy and I don't know how to get rid of it without nonstop tantrums. He uses the dummy not only at...

Most children are afraid of the dark at times. Some kids go through fears of the monsters under the bed or creatures in the bedroom...

One of the most common and frustrating questions parents have is "How do I get my child to eat? They are so fussy." It is typical for a...