Bullying

Petro Pretorius [07 November 2008] -

We all remember the school or class bully. The one throwing his weight around looking for a soft target, what should you do if he selected your child as his prey?

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Shifting Schedules – When to Change from Two Naps to One Nap

Elizabeth Pantley [06 August 2009] -

Author of The No-Cry Nap Solution

During the early years of life, nap schedules are in a continuous state of change. After a newborn period of all-day napping, babies eventually settle into a regular two-nap-a-day routine. Most children switch from these two daily naps to one nap sometime between the ages of 12 and 24 months. However, that year of difference is a very long span of time. This shows that age alone is not the only factor to consider when changing your baby’s nap routine.

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Eight sleep tips for every child

Elizabeth Pantley [05 August 2009] - Up to 70% of children under age five have sleep problems. Sleep issues are complicated and have many causes. They’re hard to deal with because when children aren’t sleeping, parents aren’t sleeping, and that lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family because lack of sleep isn’t just about being tired. Sleep has a role in everything -- dawdling, temper tantrums, hyperactivity, growth, health, and even learning to tie his shoes and recite the ABCs. Sleep affects everything. Read more »