How to Say No without Saying NO!
Posted by Karen Faulkner onToddlers Most parents find the word "No" creeps into their vocabulary very quickly once their toddler starts boundary testing. This is most likely around 14 -18 months. A toddler is designed to test and your...
5 ways to achieve awesome fine motor skills in the under 5's
Posted by Karen Faulkner onElectronic devices and screen time Screen time is part of modern-day unescapable reality. Parents are well aware of the detrimental effects of screen time and the impact on young developing minds. With the brains of...
Meeting my nieces Freya and Tilly
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI've just returned from my first overseas trip and big holiday to the UK in 4 years. And boy was it a big one for many reasons, I've spent the past 4 years working on...
Your baby is rejecting the spoon and purees
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI got sent this scenario from a mum I know. "Skye 8 months has started to really refuse to be fed but it's hit and miss (in terms of how much she actually gets into...
Toddler bedtime books
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI spend a lot of time in nurseries/children's bedrooms with my work as a baby & toddler sleep guru.Parents often find choosing a good bedtime book a bit difficult.Reading a book as part of a...
Why do toddlers start staying awake all night?
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThis little blog came via an email I'd received from a mum with an extremely strong willed 18 month old. Here's a lovely case study with a very happy ending.I'll give you a little background...
Never accept bad toddler sleep
Posted by Karen Faulkner onMany parents that I help with toddlers, tell me that many of their friends accept bad toddler sleep. I know there are many parents out there struggling with toddler bedtimes and night waking. Can I...
How to remove your toddler's dummy/pacifier?
Posted by Karen Faulkner onHow should you get rid of the dummy? I'm going to give you a few options on how to remove your toddlers dummy/pacifier. This is a REALLY BIG ONE.I'm going to tell you a few stories...