This is one of our top toilet training tips. So why should you avoid directly asking your child “do you need to go to the toilet?” Asking a direct question increases the likelihood of your child saying no. Toddlers are...
Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this as every child is different. Toilet training is packaged to us as something that is learned over a long weekend. Having supported families with toilet training over the past 10 years, we...
This is something that comes up quite a lot and can happen because they may not have the changing facilities and/ or may not have the time for multiple trips to the toilet each day. So, what do you do...
I have a 14 month old who for the past 3 months has cried or shouted every single time I changed their nappy. As this crying and shouting does not happen in childcare, I knew it was behaviour based- they...
As we have all experienced, toddlers will test and push boundaries- it’s their job, but it’s also part of child development. They can test in many different ways; and if something doesn’t work, they’ll try a new tactic, they are...
Although the kids are still on their summer holidays, we won't find September coming around and we wanted to create a resource to give you time to implement tips and strategies that will help your child with a smooth transition...
Do you ever feel like a broken record, “No John, don’t touch that”, “Mary stop, put it down” To try and get our kids attention or to get them to listen, we often repeat ourselves but to no avail. It...
This blog is for parents of busy little bodies who love adult connection and attention. It can be hard to catch 5 minutes to yourself. Even going to the loo, can result in toddlers bursting through the doors to see...
Our top goal when it comes to toilet training is to ensure it is a positive experience for both you and your child. Often children have a fear associated with the toilet. However, do not worry, typically this is not...
Some children may have a room full of toys but little to no interest in playing with any of these toys. Not to worry, that’s where we as adults come into the mix. The key to learning through play is...
