Why Does Your Toddler Keep Saying NO and How To Manage It
Posted by Karen Faulkner onThe Psychology and Science behind the NO stage The stage of saying no to everything can drive the calmest of parents a little bonkers! So why does your toddler do this you ask? This is...
Constipation in Toddlers and Children
Posted by Karen Faulkner onCows milk protein intolerance or allergy is one of the most common causes of constipation in toddlers and children. Yet, I hear about so many children who have been prescribed stool softeners and bowel preparations...
My Go-To Parenting Books Part Two
Posted by Karen Faulkner onIn part two of this blog, I’m giving you my go-to toddler & child behaviour parenting books. I’m giving you a little run down on each one and their main messages. This is not a...
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...
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...
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...
7 tips to manage an angry child
Posted by Karen Faulkner onAnger is a very intense and explosive emotion. Managed badly it can escalate out of control until the parent loses it too. We all get angry, myself included, and it's a pressure release valve that...
How to handle teasing/bullying in a childcare setting
Posted by Karen Faulkner onI never thought I'd ever hear about bullying in a child care centre. That was until last week. I know it's a difficult topic but you know me I'm not one to shy away from anything...