Congratulations on becoming the parent of a two-year old. You are one of the lucky ones who have the challenge of entertaining a little one who’s ready to take on the world. So, what do you give your child for their second birthday? They are at a stage where they’re losing their baby status, but they have not quite made it to the stage of being a toddler. This is a significant learning period for your child, so the best gifts are those that enhance their ability to learn about their world, while entertaining them at the same time. The following are some gift items that are sure to be a hit. Read more…
We have a neighbour next door that is heard frequently shouting at her teenage son to study for his GCSEs. She bans him from moving around the house, insists he spends hours in his bedroom and then of course finds him doing something else and thus the screaming begins in earnest. Studying for exams and tests is boring. There isn’t a magic solution to memorise facts or numbers, you just need to read, re-read, write things out and eventually it should fix into your long term memory. Read more…
Infant constipation is a common phenomenon, but can be troublesome and mysterious especially if you are a new parent. Once your child has transitioned from basic breast milk and is now on baby formula, except constipation to strike from time to time because their digestive systems are just beginning to become accustomed to digesting solid foods. This can cause a child to become listless, feel uncomfortable and cry without ceasing. Read more…
