I think everybody will agree when we say nobody has taught us more than our dear old mum. Even as we enter motherhood ourselves we still rely on our mums for their support and wisdom. After all, she’s the go to guide when it comes to teething problems, baby vomit and all night crying. When…
8 lessons every mum should teach her daughter
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
The notion of exercising while pregnant has at times been stained with a bad reputation. It’s one of those controversial topics where everyone, pregnant or not, has an opinion. Some feel that exercise can put your body under unnecessary stress while carrying a child. Others support the opinion that exercise only further improves the health of an…
10 silly reasons why pregnant women cry
Originally posted 2016-02-01 11:08:40.
10 things to help your baby sleep
One of the most import lessons you’ll learn as a parent is every baby is different. While your first child always slumbered like sleeping beauty, the next can be a dedicated night owl. If you’ve exhausted all of your ideas (or you’re just plain exhausted), try these 10 things to help your baby sleep. Set a…
How to Fight Car Sickness
Whether you’re going on a four-hour car ride or simply down the street for milk, motion sickness can strike your child at any time. Here are some easy ways to treat motion sickness even before it starts. 1. Feed your child before you leave Making sure they have food in their stomachs will calm any…
Packing Pro Tip: Baby Edition
The Do It Yourself Facebook page recently posted a video that changes the way we think about packing. By rolling all of your baby’s clothing together in a little tube like contraption you’ll never have to tear through your bag looking for the missing sock again! Everything you would need for an outfit is all…
How To Set Your Baby Up For Success
Every parent wants their child to be successful. A recent study shows that life long success for a child is linked to a certain parenting approach. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Duke University have spent the past twenty some odd years following and analysing children (now young adults) from when they were enrolled in…