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Q&A: Expectant Parents & Preparation
Q: Â I'm expecting my first baby in 16 weeks. What should I do to prepare? I have no experience with babies; expect passing them back to...
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Mar 212 min read
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Fear, Anger or Pain: Why Do Babies Cry?
It is not easy to know why a newborn cries, especially amongst first-time parents. Although the main reasons are hunger, pain, anger and...
Babysmiles
Mar 143 min read
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Getting Kids Outside
Tired of seeing your kids sitting for hours in front of the television or totally immersed in their PlayStation? Sure! But what actually...
Babysmiles
Mar 72 min read
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Just Simply Worn Out From Trying – What Went Right Today?
Everyday in my clinic I meet parents. Tired parents. Often simply just worn out. This parenting gig is pretty full-on. Yes we know how...
Babysmiles
Mar 12 min read
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Gift Giving This Christmas
I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of babies, tucked in their prams, being pushed around the shopping centres. They are wide eyed and appear very...
Babysmiles
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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Don’t Become a Couch Potato This Holidays
The countdown is on, most schools are close to finishing and some already have. Kids are excited, no more school. Teachers will be...
Babysmiles
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Play Ideas: 6 – 9 Months
Help babies play, because play matters. Here are some age appropriate activities  that will stimulate and help develop your baby:...
Babysmiles
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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Food Refusal
Q: “How do I get my seven-year-old to eat a variety of foods? My daughter has her six or seven "agreeable" foods, and she refuses all...
Babysmiles
Nov 1, 20243 min read
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Fearful Result of Dressing up for Halloween!
Halloween is near, and thought goes into your costume for trick-or-treating, the decorations, the pumpkin, and above all, we stock up on...
Babysmiles
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Holding on to Number 2’s – What to Do
"I am sure he is just being defiant! He knows how much I want him to go and he's just stubborn." One of the most frustrating dramas a...
Babysmiles
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Q&A: Gentle Dummy Weaning
Q: “My 3.5 year old still uses a dummy and I don't know how to get rid of it without nonstop tantrums. He uses the dummy not only at...
Babysmiles
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Dealing With Shy Kids
Most children are afraid of the dark at times. Some kids go through fears of the monsters under the bed or creatures in the bedroom...
Babysmiles
Sep 27, 20242 min read
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Dealing with Fussy Eaters
One of the most common and frustrating questions parents have is "How do I get my child to eat? They are so fussy." It is typical for a...
Babysmiles
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Importance of Fathers
A father is the most important connection in a boy's life. Fatherhood has profound, lasting implications. We know that having and raising...
Babysmiles
Sep 6, 20242 min read
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Coping With New Baby Jealousy
What to do when your toddler isn’t playing happy families. You loved being a parent the first time, and you decided the timing was right...
Babysmiles
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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What Every New Parent Needs to Know ...
New to the world of parenthood? Feeling lost and confused? It doesn’t help that you have probably heard countless horror stories from...
Babysmiles
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Expert Advice: 6-12 Month Routine
Routine is still extremely important in your child's life. By now you would have adapted your routine, to fit your childs sleeping and...
Babysmiles
Jul 26, 20246 min read
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Back to School Basics
How to Turn School Morning Chaos into an Orderly Affair... With uniforms to organize, books to find, and lunch boxes to pack, the...
Babysmiles
Jul 11, 20243 min read
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Q&A: Family Holidays and Sleeping Arrangements
Q: “How do I manage sleep arrangements in one big bedroom for my family? We're spending three weeks over the Christmas holidays at my...
Babysmiles
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Silent Reply from Your Teen
Teens can be tricky. Whatever happens, "don't take it personally." This has to be the one quote I tell myself again and again. Whether...
Babysmiles
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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