When you find out that you’re pregnant, there are changes that you expect to happen. One of these is that you’re likely to crave some foods, but gain aversions to others. In fact, there is even a fancy name for this: dysgeusia. It’s often down to hormones, but could also partially be your body’s way of trying to protect your unborn baby. But when does it stop?
Parenting
Want A Smart Kid? Be A Role Model
Collaborative Post¦ As a responsible parent, you want to put your child at as much of an advantage as possible. The stronger their intellect, the more chance that they will have of success in the future – or so the thinking goes.
But how do you help your child develop their brains to the maximum extent? What can parents do to facilitate the process? Let’s take a look.
4 tips to keep your children happy on the road
Collaborative Post¦ Can you believe how quickly this year is going? It seems like only last week I was putting the Christmas tree away and now I’m wondering where on Earth we’re going to store all the Easter chocolate! But now Easter is over and done with, many of us are looking forward to the next big thing on our family calendars: The Annual Family Holiday.
But did you know that many parents find the idea of travelling with their children extremely stressful? Car journeys in particular can make parents feel uneasy and this is due to the inability to comfort or console their little ones like they do at home. Let’s face it, it can’t be easy to be strapped into a car seat for several hours, with loud traffic and the rumble of the road grumbling in your ears. So, with all this in mind, I’ve rounded up 4 tips to help keep your little ones happy on the road.
Good luck!
How to stop your toddler from biting
A couple of weeks ago, my 2 and a half year old daughter Autumn started biting. It came completely out of the blue. I still have no idea whether she picked it up from somewhere or if it was just part of her development. At first, I tried just saying no and brushing it off, until something happened where I felt unable to continue like that. Here’s what happened and how we got her to stop.
Planning The Perfect Day Out With Your Kids
Collaborative Post¦ Days out with your little ones are an amazing way to make memories. Whether you stick close to home, or explore further afield, it’s always exciting to discover somewhere new together. Many of us will clearly remember day trips from our own childhoods, and want to give that same experience to our children as well. However, it’s also true that days out with small children can be fairly stressful – there are a lot of things which could potentially go wrong. With careful planning, you can make sure that you all enjoy your day and have a lovely trip.