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 […]

‘Summer’ on New Zealand’s Southern Scenic Route

A summer holiday on New Zealand’s Southern Scenic Route means stunning mountain scenery, rugged coastlines, great food, wildlife encounters, and plenty of chances to get the adrenaline going. Pack a jumper (and a beanie and gloves) just in case summer turns out to be on the wintry side and enjoy! We spent just over a […]

5 ways to reduce the drowning risk in wading pools

Inflatable or portable pools are a great way to beat the heat, but without supervision and safe storage they can be a serious drowning risk to young children. According to the Royal Life Saving Society, children under five accounted for nearly half of all swimming pool drowning deaths between July 2012 and June 2013, with […]