What To Do When You’re Home Alone On Christmas: Simple Ways To Celebrate

What To Do When You’re Home Alone On Christmas: Simple Ways To Celebrate

In 2012, I moved to the UK as a student. I had no family and the friends I had, I made when I got here. Since I was a student, money was tight and I opted to live with a few select housemates who became as close as family. Obviously, they all have families of their…

How To Teach A Child To Eat Healthy: Simple Ways To Help Picky Eating Toddlers

How To Teach A Child To Eat Healthy: Simple Ways To Help Picky Eating Toddlers

Just like many other parents, I’ve been blessed with a son who has a tendency to turn up his nose at any new food that happened to go past his way – unless it looks like chocolate, then all bets are off. We’ve already talked about why children become picky eaters (it’s normal!) and why…

What Is The Cry It Out Method And Why You Should Never Do It

What Is The Cry It Out Method And Why You Should Never Do It

What is the Cry It Out Method and why should you never do it? What can you do instead to get some sleep? If you’re suffering from sleep deprivation because your new baby isn’t sleeping, you’ll probably be advised to just let your baby cry it out. But what is the Cry It Out Method…

Help, My Toddler Has Become A Picky Eater! What Did I Do?

Help, My Toddler Has Become A Picky Eater! What Did I Do?

Help, My Toddler Has Become A Picky Eater! What Did I Do? Are you asking yourself, “What’s wrong? My toddler has become a picky eater! What did I do wrong?” Answer: Probably nothing. Hands up if you’re a parent worried about your toddler’s food intake (like me hah!).  I’m part of quite a few parenting…

Why Using Food as a Reward or Punishment is NOT a Good Idea

Why Using Food as a Reward or Punishment is NOT a Good Idea

Using food as a reward or punishment is not a good idea and this post will tell you why. Many of us parents end up using food as a reward or punishment when we can’t get our kids to eat. This post is a quick overview of the many evidence-based reasons why doing so is a bad, bad…