Parenting Hacks

Because parenting is hard enough as it is!
Here are some ideas to make things a little easier and support your child's development in the process.

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Pencil-Grips help your Child to Write

Pencil-Grips help your Child to Write

Kids get frustrated when they can't control their pen.A poor grip created wrist fatigue but also whole body fatigue - imagine how hard you'd find it if I asked you...
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Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Question:What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer:As soon as we stepped off the plane and into the tunnel thing - we stopped to pop up the Otto...
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Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Question: Which airline did you fly and what was the kids food like? Answer:We flew Emirates mostly because they had the cheapest options for the route and dates we needed....
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Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Question:Did you take your car seats on the plane or as checked luggage? How did you pack them? Answer:Hollie saving the day. I CANT STRESS ENOUGH how much it’s worth...
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Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Question: What did you take to keep the kids occupied? Answer: Screens. Let’s not beat around the bush. We needed them still and chill for as long as possible. Loads...
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Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Travelling with Kids: Q & A Edition

Question: Did you book a seat for your 1.5 year old or did she travel on your knee? Answer:This for sure saved our sanity! We did book Etta her own...
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How I chose a Car Seat for my Kids

How I chose a Car Seat for my Kids

Guys - let's face it - us parents know NOTHING about car seat safety, really, in the big scheme of things. There are so many seat options on the market...
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Tackling Stains

Tackling Stains

Our bibs are machine washable but they don't really need it 🤷🏼‍♀️Stains rinse off with ease, even on the 'vanilla' shade. Plus this buttery soft material is odour resistant so...
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3 Ways to get Sunscreen on a Reluctant Toddler

3 Ways to get Sunscreen on a Reluctant Toddler

Because sometimes it’s a struggle. Often the key is just to hand the control back to your child and let them do it themselves. These 3 methods have a novelty...
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Quick Toothbrushing Hack

Quick Toothbrushing Hack

This has been a game changer for us. My baby feels like she has some independence and I get access to her teeth much easier than before. Win win. Get...
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Don't get Nap Trapped

Don't get Nap Trapped

It can be so limiting when you feel like you’re stuck at home in order to ensure your little one sleeps. Sleep is SO TRIGGERING because it has such a...
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Make Toothbrushing Fun

Make Toothbrushing Fun

Is it time to add to your kete of teeth brushing strategies?! No one thing works all the time every time with toddlers. You need a kete (basket) of strategies...
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How to Help your Child to Follow Directions

How to Help your Child to Follow Directions

It starts with ensuring your little one can fully understand you. Understanding stems from routine and repetition. Give them a job! Giving your little one a role in the everyday...
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Literacy Hack: Visual Shopping List

Literacy Hack: Visual Shopping List

Kids don't have to be able to read in order to be exposed to text. Make looking at words fun by weaving them into your shopping routine :) Write out...
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Playtime Hack: Don't Spill your Bubbles

Playtime Hack: Don't Spill your Bubbles

Does your little one like to dip the want in the mixture independently and have it almost always spill everywhere?Here is a gentle reminder to TAPE your bubbles to something....
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How to get a Toddler to sit in their Car Seat

How to get a Toddler to sit in their Car Seat

Is there such a thing as a child getting into there carseat without a fuss? Here's some things that we do:☺️ let them know what's coming up.☺️ provide opportunities for...
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How to set up your Highchair to make Mealtimes more Successful

How to set up your Highchair to make Mealtimes more Successful

A properly fitting high chair is a total game changer, make no mistake. If I had a dollar for everyone who told me they’re so glad they switched - I’d...
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How to Baby Wear using a Wrap

How to Baby Wear using a Wrap

 ADORE baby wearing in the wrap as apposed to a structured baby carrier as it’s just that much closer (like a kangaroo pouch) and it doesn’t hurt my back as...
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Surviving Sickness

Surviving Sickness

August has been really sick and it’s been tricky to get food and fluids into him. We needed to get creative! I can’t take credit for this one - my...
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Roleplay: Using the Potty

Roleplay: Using the Potty

I’m following August’s lead, and at the moment he’s VERY interested in people going to the toilet. He’s enjoying telling us when his nappy is soggy and talking about his...
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