Mothers queue up for 12-12-12 babi BANGALORE:Mums are clambering to have their babies born on 12-12-12 and no wonder because it is the last opportunity this century. Expectant mothers are wholeheartedly trying to have thier babies delivered on this very special and spiritual day. With just two days to go until December 12, mothers-to-be expected to be queuing at hospitals…
Wonderful news this week to hear that Kate Middleton and Prince William are pregnant and expecting their first child. Poor Kate seems to be suffering from the extreme pregnancy sickness, which will hopefully settle down. It’s strange how some mums suffer very badly with morning sickness whilst others barely know they are pregnant. The queen…
Birthday Card This week I received a home-made birthday card, how lovely I thought until I saw my age emblazoned on it! My 10 year old niece had taken it upon herself to do some research on the internet and found the term “Swinging sixties†which she wrote on my card, then found some gorgeous pictures, printed…
It’s been a busy W/E meeting lots of parents at the Baby and Toddler Show in Cheltenham, I was invited to give talks on feeding and sleep techniques for babies and toddlers. It was lovely to bump into previous clients and see how much their children had grown and hear how well they were sleeping,…
Supernanny No More!  ‘I recently discovered that Jo Frost aka Supernanny has been axed in America and been superseded by a woman called Deborah Tilman. Obviously Jo is not happy about this and has found  ‘fault’ in her credentials. I’m actually pleased to see this because although lots of parents love Jo Frost’s approach and…
In Australia a Dietician Rebecca Byrne, at Queensland University of Technology lead a study and asked 276 mothers to describe their 12-16 month old toddlers as either underweight, normal weight or overweight. Astonishingly most mothers under estimate their child’s weight and are putting their child’s health at risk. The shocking statistics came back and only…
Sounds the Animals Make This is lovely, if you are having trouble finding something to entertain your toddler, it’s also educational too. Be warned you may well get tired of it or fall asleep before they do! It’s got a catchy little tune, Enjoy. What is your child’s favourite animal?
Most new mums have a touch of the baby blues immediately after having a new baby in fact 35% of women suffer from some form of post natal depression. It is a real worry for mums who have suffered from depression in the past and these mums need careful monitoring as they are more susceptible…
Well today is the last day of the London Olympics, it seems many families are out joining the crowds with babies and toddlers on parents shoulders in order to get a glimpse of the great athletes running in the London Marathon. Although young children may not be able to fully recall the event later in…
Wow, another gorgeous summers day, you can’t help but be enthused by how well the athletes and whole GB Team are doing in the London Olympics. I expect there are many proud parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and of course dedicated coaches. If you are a proud parent of an Olympic winner I expect you will…
