Flying with kids or babies — a parent’s guide
Preparing for a flight is stressful at the best of times. But when you’ve got small children or babies it becomes all that much harder. Flying with babies or young children is not easy and it is important to be prepared. If you’re prepared then the flight will be less stressful for you – and […]
Toddler nightmares vs night terrors
There’s nothing worse than seeing your little one scared. When they run in to your room in the middle of the night terrified of a nightmare, your heart just breaks for them. Sometimes though, your little one can experience night terrors, which are a different thing altogether. So how can we help them through these […]
Schooling and education in Australia
It might seem like a long time before you have to enrol your little one in school, but it pays to be prepared. How old do they have to be before starting BIG school? What is their first prep year called? What are the cut-off dates? Leaving it to the last minute can cause unnecessary […]
Recognising baby tired signs – a Hubber’s guide
How do you know when your baby is ready to sleep? If you’re new to this whole parenting thing it can be a hard thing to spot – a newborn baby’s tired signs are aren’t as obvious and easy to recognise as you’d think. You will – through watching them closely – learn to spot […]
Kaz Cooke’s tips for helping toddlers understand emotions
Toddlers feel all sorts of emotions, but often don’t have the words or the maturity to explain them – or to deal with them. Parents can encourage children to feel more confident, and to process their feelings, by helping them to identify, name and communicate their emotions. You can help by describing your own: ‘Mummy […]
Is your child’s hearing normal?
What is Hearing Loss? Hearing Loss is what happens when a part of the ear (outer, middle, and/or inner ear) is missing, misshaped, or damaged. Hearing problems may be present at birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). Some children can hear in one ear, but not the other, this is known as a […]
The ultimate guide to baby and child car seats
In Australia, by law, all children up to the age of seven years should be seated in a suitable infant or child car restraint when travelling in a car. But child safety is more than just following the law – there are many factors to consider when deciding what restraint to buy for your child […]
Immunisation schedule and clinics
The National Immunisation Program Schedule outlines the recommended vaccines for Australian children. Diseases that can be prevented by routine childhood immunisation are included in the schedule. The vaccinations on the program are fully funded — although if you see your GP for vaccinations you will pay your GP’s normal appointment fee. Visit the Department of […]
How to meet other parents
When you have a new baby, you can feel isolated, left at home all day on your own with a baby. You are not the only one! There are many other new parents in your local area, most of them feeling exactly the same as you. Meeting other parents with children of a similar age […]
How much food for babies and toddlers? Standard serves and portion sizes
When your baby is just starting solid food it can be hard to know exactly how much food they should be eating. How much food should you put on their plate? Should you worry if they hardly eat a thing? And it doesn’t get much easier as they grow! It’s frustrating when your toddler refuses […]