In the first 6 months of life, babies depend on breastmilk (or infant formula) as their only source of nourishment. Benefits of breastfeeding Breastfeeding provides a range of important benefits for both mother and baby. The baby should be held in a semi-upright position when being fed. It is unsafe to feed babies when they … [Read more…]
Some parents feel that their child should be ‘toilet trained’ because their friend’s child of the same age is toilet trained. Like learning to walk and all the other things we do in life, we all do it in our own time. So don’t put pressure on yourself or your child. I haven’t heard of … [Read more…]
I found a beetle in the garden and put it on my arm. One by one the children wanted the beetle on their arm. We talked about the tickle feeling, the wonder they were experiencing, and the importance of being gentle with nature and her creatures. We went on to discuss the differences between a beetle … [Read more…]