Archive | May, 2008
Imaginative Play
Children naturally have an active imagination. And one of the easiest and cheapest forms of entertainment is to monopolise their imagination – something as simple as a blanket over the lounge to form a makeshift tent or cave can result in hours of play on a rainy day. Add an empty cling wrap roll for [...]
Continue reading...Raising a Child 101.
15. May 2008
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No-one ever said having children was easy. It has often been described as the hardest job you’ll ever love. You don’t deliver your newborn and then immediately get handed a manual, and even though everyone has well-meaning advice, it’s ultimately up to you what you do with the screaming thing that has now taken over [...]
Continue reading...Breast or Bottle?
10. May 2008
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Everyone knows breast is best. There is no argument, but what if (for some medical reason) you can’t breastfeed? With all the pressures placed on new mums and even mums-to-be, it can be a daunting time without the added pressure of the breast versus bottle decision. I placed a lot of pressure on myself to [...]
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19. May 2008
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