Parenting

When you bring home your newborn baby, you’ll be surrounded by a sea of swirling emotions and wondrous new experiences. While there are any number of new experiences and emotions that will be a part of this next chapter of life, one of the less than thrilling new experiences that you’ll encounter is sleep deprivation. Managing the needs of a baby and the demands of parenthood can be a difficult balance and many families find themselves struggling to stay energized. If you want to boost your energy and feel more energized with your newborn, here are five essential tips that every parent needs to know.

When you're planning your wedding, one of the big decisions you'll have to make is whether or not to invite children. There's no right or wrong answer, and ultimately it's up to you and your partner to decide what feels right for your wedding day. But there are a few things to keep in mind when making your decision. If you're planning a formal affair, you might want to consider excluding children, as they can sometimes be disruptive during ceremonies and speeches. On the other hand, if you have a lot of friends and family members with young children, it might be important to include them so that everyone can feel like they're part of the celebration.

As a parent, you are probably used to doing what's best for your baby. After all, not only do you want it to be healthy and grow up happy and strong, but you also want to be able to enjoy those precious first few months of parenting with minimal stress and anxiety. One common question that many parents face is whether or not they should have their baby in the same room as them. Some experts say it's necessary for safety reasons. Others say it can even help with your baby’s sleep if they're close by rather than sleeping alone in another part of the house. So, what's right for your family? Let’s see some benefits of sharing a room with your newborn.

Teaching your baby how to swim at an early age can save their lives. Since pool water has a similar environment to your womb, they developed this instinctive skill to swim. But unfortunately, babies can lose this natural gift if parents don't allow them to relearn it.

Whether you carried your precious cargo for nine months, adopted your child, or became a parent in another capacity, many can agree that their children have changed their lives for the better. As time goes on, you watch your child grow from the baby they once were to a child and, eventually to a preteen. While time seems to fly as we watch our children grow, every parent must be ready for the inevitable next step: raising a teenager. As daunting as it may be to see your preteen grow into a teenager, any parent can handle it with a little bit of advice. That is why we’ll be sharing some tips on raising a new teen that may help you and your family.

Life changes are never easy. Whether or not you are the one calling the shots doesn't matter because the road will be bumpy until you can adjust to your new path either way. There are few changes bigger in life than a divorce and if your marriage has ended it may leave you feeling lost, hurt and confused about what to do next. You are not alone and can heal from this experience to build a new life focused on positive decisions.

A Country Garden is a Montessori early learning childcare centre in Toowoomba, grounded in the philosophy that children should guide their own learning. Between the ages of three and four, your child will be naturally curious, rapidly absorbing information and applying their new-found knowledge wherever they can. The Lemon Grove at A Country Garden is specifically geared towards children in this age group.

Did you know that having children screaming in a moving car is more dangerous than using a cell phone while driving?

This was the conclusion of a study done by researchers from Australia’s Monash University. The researchers established that children are a dozen times more distracting to a driver than using a mobile phone while in control of a moving vehicle.

Such conclusions lead to an important question. Are parents better off allowing more than usual screen time to keep children busy and less distracting inside a car? 

This is the question we attempt to answer in this article. We start by defining screen time and scream time. We then focus on the effects of screen time on children. Finally, we provide some tips on how you can take advantage of screen time to keep children happy when taking a road trip.

What is Screen Time?

Few jobs are more enjoyable than being a parent. The average parent is extremely proud of their children and wants to share their talents and accomplishments. One of the best ways to let all of your friends and family members know more about what your child is up to is by posting on social media.

The idea of going back to school as an adult can be overwhelming — especially if you have children and you’ve settled into a routine with your life. However, research from 2020 showed that 38% of undergraduates were considered adult learners over the age of 25. Now, more than ever, people are going back to school well into adulthood.