You’re not the boss of me! Why kids deserve an explanation
This is my very first post for the Bub Hub. And, kind people, I already find myself apologising. The last thing I wanted was to be wearing my cranky pants when I wrote this. I wanted to seduce you with cheeky charm and irreverent musings. Sadly it’s not to be. I’ve tried everything to get […]
What you need for back to school
You seem to need so much stuff to go to school – stationery, uniforms, school bag, library bag, sports bag, lunchboxes… I’m out of breath just reading that. Then you need to label it and cover it to ensure that Little-Mister-Grown-Up doesn’t lose it in week one. With so much to do – and so little time […]
What to do if your child has a febrile convulsion
Febrile convulsions in young children are traumatic – and more common than you’d think. It is important to understand what is happening, and why you need to be alert, not alarmed. Read through the causes, treatments, symptoms, and course of action you should take if your child were to have a febrile convulsions or seizure. […]
What is your toddler’s personality type?
Most toddlers display a confusing array of personality traits in a day – mischievous when they’re throwing toys, boisterous when they’re letting off steam and shy when they’re tired. But overall, you should be able to tell what your child’s predominant personality trait is. What might not be so clear, however, is how to get […]
Let’s get wet! Clam shell wonders
Water play is brilliant. My little man has always loved the water. He has loved his daily baths since day one and we still give them to him. He’s yet to take swimming lessons but I know he’s going to love that too. Some people find their children are a bit the opposite. They dislike […]
Top 5 reasons I love LEGO DUPLO
My children have a lot of toys. A LOT. So many, in fact, that they now have their own room – the toys, not the kids. The kids share a room, the toys get their own. Is that weird? Actually, don’t answer that. I love the toyroom (there are no more toys in my living […]
The ultimate guide to toilet training your toddler
Just when you thought the ‘baby days’ were over and life with your little one was getting easier … along comes toilet training. Toilet training a toddler can be frustrating for parents. It can be messy and it can be exhausting. But there are ways to help make toilet training easier on you and your […]
10 awesome books for kids aged 18 months to 3 years
Reading to children plays a crucial part in developing their language and literacy skills. But with so many books on the market, finding a book your children will love can be a bewildering and frustrating experience. To help parents navigate the aisles of bookshops and libraries, we have compiled this “classic ten” list of books […]
Struggling with toilet training? Try our FREE reward charts
If you’re struggling with toilet training then these free reward charts might be just what you need. Some children are quite easy to toilet train. If your toddler is already showing some of the signs they’re ready for toilet training, then chances are you’ll have them using the toilet sooner rather than later. But many […]
Toilet training: when is the best time to start?
Timing is everything when you’re starting to to toilet training a toddler. Pick a bad time to start and the entire process can be long and painful. For both of you! Oh, and messy. Very messy. So to give yourself the best chance at successfully and quickly toilet training your little one, it is essential […]