Praise versus Encouragement – Are you raising a Praise Junkie?
Why it's critical to understand the difference between Praise and Encouragement "Praise" and "Encourage" are often used interchangeably in modern English but there is a subtle, but very important, difference. The Marriam-Webster dictionary defines Praise as "to...
Parenting Classes – What Are They And Should I Be Taking One?
Parenting Classes - What Are They And Should I Be Taking One? Becoming a parent is scary! We don’t have a handbook or guide hardwired into our brain on how to be a parent, and for many of us, it is brand new territory. If you are nervous for the arrival of your baby,...
Positive Parenting Solutions – a look under the hood
Positive Parenting Solutions by Amy McCready is one of the most popular and successful parenting classes out there. Amy has appeared on TV multiple times and she has been endorsed by The New York Times, the Today show, Steve Harvey and medical professionals galore....
Back to school blues?
At this time of year parents and kids thoughts turn to going back to school after the long summer vacation. This can be an exciting time, particularly if your children are starting school or going to a new school for the first time. It can also be a challenging and...
Toys for autistic children
Autism can be defined as a developmental disability that usually interferes on how a person communicates with others, how they feel, how they express themselves and how they behave socially, among others. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is sometimes associated with a need to have a constant routine in life, where rigidity is the norm and there is a longing for performing repetitive actions.
Sensory toys for toddlers
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism, is a range of conditions that are often influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Autism can be seen from an early age in toddlers, in fact, from 12 months onwards a child could start developing early signs of Autism.
Signs of autism in toddlers
As a parent, you probably want your child to be healthy, happy and filled with joy. You want a son or a daughter who is able to be empathetic towards others and who grows up being able to express clearly whatever it is on their mind and heart. However, as a parent, you probably have also realised that things change constantly and rapidly, and not everything goes according to the initial plan one has envisioned.
Baby Names Suggestions
William and Fanny Nightingale famously named their baby daughter Florence after the city of her birth. Parents today are still choosing pretty names of pretty places, particularly if they have some particular significance for them. In the recent past we’ve seen...
Positive Parenting
There’s a new buzzword in parenting and it won’t be long before you start seeing it everywhere. It’s “positive parenting.” Even though it’s on-trend now, it’s actually been around for over 40 years. Personally, I think the style/philosophy/belief is gaining steam...
22 Easy Steps To Potty Train Your Toddler
When it comes to potty training, every parent has a different way to approach it. Some swear by incentives like stickers, others let their kids roam naked in the yard while drinking unlimited glasses of juice until nature takes its course, while a brave few just...
