Co-sleeping in the modern context

Erica Neser [22 June 2009] - Erica Neser is the author of Sleep Guide for Babies and Toddlers (Protea Books, 2006)

"Nature, if she be not interrupted, will do the whole business perfectly well; and there seems to be nothing left for a Nurse [or parent] to do, but to keep the child sweet and clean, and to tumble and toss it about a good deal, and keep it in good Humour." (William Cadogan, Essay on the Nursing and Management of Children, 1748)¹ Read more »

I must have been adopted.

Petro Pretorius [11 September 2008] -

I can still very much remember how I felt when I was pre-teen. I was sure that I was adopted and that my family just not had the heart to tell me. I was tearful and upset, I did not feel like I belonged.

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Holidays

Petro Pretorius [18 November 2008] -

The idea of holidays seem to be daunting when you have children. How to keep them busy, and yourself sane seems to be one of the biggest questions that parents deal with.

The Internet offers vast options in this category, and as that maybe creates even further havoc on you planning. I am sure that you have already sorted out your holiday plans for this year and thus will only be looking for moral support for the next school holiday, in the interim here are some tips to keep your holidays relaxing.

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