Baby leaps: When are the ‘wonder weeks’ in baby development?
Many parents are familiar with the term ‘wonder weeks’ as a framework for baby development. First coined in 1992 by the authors of the best-selling book Wonder Weeks, a ‘wonder week’ describes a period of significant mental development in an infant’s life, also called a baby ‘leap’. While paediatricians play...
When to announce pregnancy: Why some women aren’t waiting 12 weeks anymore
Finding out that you’re pregnant is one of the most momentous occasions in your life. Whether it’s expected or not, most women want to tell someone the news straight away. Here’s where women often run into the ‘when to announce pregnancy’ dilemma. For decades, we’ve adhered to a social norm...
Toddler activities: Five safe learning activities for toddlers at home on a budget
In a world that is constantly telling us to buy and accumulate more things, it’s easy to lose touch with what we actually need. This is especially true when it comes to buying things for toddlers, who can find even the most mundane things fascinating. We’re told to create structured,...
Delicious & easy mocktails to make for your pregnant friends this summer
Most pregnant women and their doctors know that a glass of wine here and there won’t hurt, but what will they drink for the other two hours of the party? Unless they truly find sparkling water a fun and satisfying alternative, non-alcoholic drinks like mocktails is a great way to...