How to Gain a Strong Mindset for Parenting Success

It was 6 months after the birth of my second son when it dawned on me, I was very unhappy, even though I 'had it all'. I was confused, resentful, sad and felt like an ungrateful failure. Embarrassed and fearful that I had worked in Early Childhood Education for 10 years, loved children and thought that my purpose in life was to have kids.

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Baby Development and Learning Difficulties

Immature vestibular functioning is frequently found amongst children who have learning difficulties, emotional problems and panic disorders. There is so much talk about brain development these days and how motor development in babies and children is a sign of intellectual development.

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Inverted or Flat Nipples: Common Breastfeeding Challenges

While it’s true that babies will get used to the feel of their own mother’s nipples, there are some nipple shapes that can be more difficult than others when learning to attach bubs to the breast. Inverted and flat nipples are the two most talked-about shape challenges, so here are a couple of tricks I’ve learnt to achieve the best possible latch.
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Tips For Settling and Calming Your New Baby

All babies cry. It’s their way of communicating their needs to us, whether it is hunger, thirst, tiredness or a comforting hug. It can be very stressful for you as a parent when your best attempts to fulfil baby’s needs, don’t result in a sleeping or settled baby.
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