It’s no secret just how much space baby gear can take up in your home. Starting from the newborn stage of cribs to swings, clothing, toys, gifts from friends and relatives, and everything in between, even the largest of spaces can fill up quickly. Add in all the new items continuously being brought in throughout different phases as your child's interests change and, before you know it, your home can easily be taken over by everything baby.
Here is some of the science behind routines, why they’re so helpful for young children, and a breakdown of some sample routines, by age, that support quality sleep.
There is one milestone in a child’s life that can make a parent cringe like no other when it comes to starting the process. You guessed it – potty training. There are so many fears, anxieties and questions surrounding this complex milestone: “How long is this going to take?” “Will my child resist?” “Is my support network going to be on board?” “Where do I start?” Oh, and let’s not forget - the accidents. The messy, messy accidents.
Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together! Nevertheless, it can be difficult for kids, especially toddlers, to accept new additions to the family.
“Where they were once the centre of your world, now they’re forced to share the spotlight,” as Sophie Bell of BabyCentre, a major parenting site, puts it.
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