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It’s time to turn two!

Just three months difference My little boy turned 2 today!  Just recently I’ve noticed he has begun to ‘look’ two.  On the left was only three months ago and when you look closer, you see his head...

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Sign of the week – NO

No means NO! Who has a little toddler that likes to test the boundaries? What do you do when you really mean ‘no’? A sign can really help your child to understand ‘no’ means ‘no’, in a visual and...

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Enough with the left brain and more of the right brain!

We began with our morning tea in the garden and discussed the art project : to draw an item and then paint it too. Master 4 chose our new ‘child’, our avocado tree. We got out our beautiful rainbow...

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Where am I going today Mummy?

[9 months+] Have you started defining the different places your little one goes?  This means saying the word and showing them by pointing or with gestures ‘at the time’. For example, when you arrive at...

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Let the children show you how yoga is done!

Despite being more of a physical exercise for adults, yoga for children possibly has more benefits for their brain and mind.  Let’s first look at the benefits of introducing yoga to your little ones....

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Helping your child to talk – take the time

[from 6 mths] Just like with reading, exposure to words does all add up to the ‘more you put in, the more you get back’. Picture two children at a cafe.  The first child’s parents get on with their...

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Tantrums are a milestone, a good one!

Whilst it is tricky negotiating a two-year-old some days, I do get excited that my little boy is working how to think for himself, be independent and make his own choices. Working with children with...

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Yes to crying!

We encourage crying in our family.  Not alone but with someone providing ‘love’ at the same time.  This might be a hug, labeling how they feel to show empathy or even just being there with them. Crying...

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How can our family’s health story help your family?

A little update on the ‘saving my family’s health’ tale with some ways to spot whether you or your children are also as sensitive. The end is getting happier for us :D Today I am thankful to have my...

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Inflammation equates to certain health issues, here’s how..

Everyone is better off gluten free?! Yes, and here is why.. Put all your health issues, chronic diseases, childhood issues, every single one out on the table. And then google this + ‘inflammation’....

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