It starts with a cough, then a sniffle, then suddenly your child is down with a full-blown cold. It’s no fun seeing your little one sick and unhappy, but there are a few small ways to soothe a sick toddler or preschooler. 1. Throw out the…
7 things mums think in the middle of the night when they hear their child cough
Woken in the dead of night by a little one’s croak, rasp, bark or wheeze? Found a bunch of worries and possible woes flashing before your eyes as you remember all the things you have to do the next day? We feel you! Let us…
My child is a noisy breather – what could it mean?
Babies and little children are loud and noisy; it’s a fact. While this is completely normal, when it comes to breathing, noisy can be disconcerting and sometimes a sign of something more serious going on. Different types of noisy breathing When you’re a parent (especially…
The green snot myth: Here’s what it really means
That’s a great question Xavier! The first thing for us to think about is what is snot? When we are healthy, snot is just what scientists call mucus. Mucus is a gel that lines our nose, our intestines, and even our lungs. It’s very sticky and slippery….
When missing children return: how can we avoid adding to Cleo Smith’s trauma?
Four-year-old Cleo Smith was found by Western Australian police last week, 18 days after going missing from a remote campsite. Being taken and removed from one’s family is a significantly traumatic event for any child. It disrupts their entire world. Children are dependent on their families and…
“Me do it!” What to do when your toddler insists on doing everything themselves
Many houses across Australia regularly ring out with the screaming of a toddler who wants to do everything by themselves — and gets incredibly shirty when denied this often slow/messy pleasure. “Me do it myself!” The good news is that this is perfectly normal and…
Sweet dreams are made of this: 8 of the best toddler pillows for little heads
We all want a comforting place to lay our heads, so why should our children be any different? Once children make the move from the confines of a cot to the vast freedom that is a bed, a pillow is a whole new concept and…
This ’80s toy catalogue is a nostalgic time capsule and take us back
The nostalgic feeling of the ’80s is captured in this nostalgic time capsule. This toy catalog from 1983 provides a glimpse into what was popular during the decade, and it’s fun to see all of these toys that we may have played with back then….
After a disappointing survey Lego will remove gender stereotypes
Lego has announced that Lego Friends, Lego’s marketing to girls will be discontinued. Lego Friends was targeted at girls between the ages of 5 and 12 years old with sets involving themes like ice cream parlors, beauty salons, and cafes. Lego is now making a…