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12 month old growls at her mummy

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

Does your baby have attitude? I get sent a lot of baby and child questions and problems to solve. I feel like Miss Marple most days!A lot of the babies I see have a particular...

Breakfast ideas for the 6 month plus baby

Posted by Karen Faulkner on
I'm often asked for breakfast ideas that are nutritious, tasty and promote sleep. Sleep needs to be looked at from a holistic perspective and part of that assessment is diet. The ideal ratio of nutrients at each meal is 1/3 carbohydrates, 1/3 protein and 1/3 fruit or veggies. Protein helps that brain grow and makes such a difference to sleep. Breakfast is a very important start to your baby's day. They've been sleeping all night and now they need energy and calories fast! it may be worth starting your day with breakfast and giving milk just before that morning nap.

7 tips to manage an angry child

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

Anger 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...

Cows Milk Protein Allergy or Intolerance and Formula Feeding

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

Preventing Allergies in Infants with a Family History What to Feed Your Allergic Baby Babies can develop intolerance or allergy. Breastfed infants can develop allergy due to food proteins the mother eats passing through her...

Live chat Tuesday at 8pm with Karen

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

 This is the link for tomorrow nights live chat! http://youtu.be/81Dmar2vuJ8Set up a Google Plus account to join and add me to your circles. If you don't want to open a Google Plus account but still...

What is involved in my sleep training methods?

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

Controlled crying I get asked a lot about my sleep training methods and what is involved so I think it's time for a blog on this very topic.We see sleep training as being harsh and...

Sleep training and toddlers - my sister's story

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

I've been sorting out baby and toddler sleep all over Sydney and have not had much of a breather. I've had a fair few toddler sleep and toddler behaviour issues recently so methinks it's time...

Cot to bed problems

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

Todays' blog came about from a heap of phone calls about moving to a toddler bed from a cot. And my own sister is having 'fun' with Miss Freya's transition at 2 years old! Yes, those...

Nurture Parenting has a new website

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here and I'm so excited.I'm relaunching Nurture Parenting Solutions as Nurture Parenting and it's official.I established my business just over 3 years ago and as all...

Challenging toddler behaviour

Posted by Karen Faulkner on

'I love my child but I don't really like him'.They were the words that flowed out of my mouth (and mountains of tears) when Karen came to help me with my 3 year old son...