Expert panel: Parenting

Hi, Its difficult to look forward to anything when you are tired. You sound creative enough to look at different options....daytime, morning? Spend...

Hi, this is a very common feeling amongst mothers. There are so many changes when you have children, and you have had yours close together which is...

Dear Michelle, If your child is screaming then there is something wrong. Saying No and ignoring are really not going to work for any age group...Le...

Hi - I am so sorry about your own child. That is very unfortunate and very sad. I hope you find some peace about what has happened and think about ...

Dear Wendy, who has advised this? Are you personally feeling stressed? Of course if you are feeling stressed then your baby will be too, whether t...

She is really passionate about expressing herself. I bet she is adorable at other times. One thing that i have learned as a parent is that the stro...

Hi - there are so many things I want to say to you. I am really sorry to hear about your mother. This is an important part of your experiences toda...

The only reason any of us `go backwards` or do things we otherwise wouldnt do is because we are stressed, either a little or a lot....the issue isn...

Hi - I would avoid doing the things that dont work and learn some new ideas. Spend time with her, think about her good qualities, let her know how ...

You are right - there is no point saying it is worth is as you have a beautiful healthy boy....but this approach might work which is a variation......

Dear Helen, This is really difficult to deal with and I remember the isolation of being a new parent (and counting the weeks of my firstborn - it...

Hi - it seems so difficult doesnt it? You have tried so many things and have your hands full with the two young children. I would like to suggest s...

There are a number of great books at the Huggies Bookclub on alphabet and words. In particular Dr Seuss`s ABC and My First 350 Words, Alison Lester...

For a better night sleep do the basics - eat well, drink water, socialise, physical activity ( walking to the park is great). With the anxiety you ...

She is not really going backwards. She is still learning. Watch that you dont get too anxious or worried as this will affect her ...encourage her a...

The fact that you are terrified is what will contribute to these feelings - they are the same types of feelings. Can you see someone to help you wi...

I understand how you must be feeling - I would suggest discussing this situation with a psychologist so you can feel a greater sense of control. Th...

Its is so hard being a mum. All the rules change. We need to learn to be part of a family, a system that changes all the time and a lot of the thin...

Hi - ask your friend how she is feeling and share with her your own experiences...leave it to her to manage her life....you can let her know you ar...

Hi Racheal, Before he says no look at doing and saying lots of positive things with him, Spend more time with him. Change your own mood. Do not use...

He will probably do better at school. If he has been constipated that might be contributing as the experience will be upleasant and he will be hold...

Dear Sam, All Dads are worried. He will be fine. Organise some time for you and your friends to catch up on a regular basis. Betty

Dear Amanda, Are you tired? Do you get a lot of time for yourself? Do you spend lots of time with your husband? Are others telling you that you are...

Dear Louise, The joys of older influences! If you can quietly and calmly (this is the most important part of this sentence) tell him that you don...

Dear Nadine, 1, If you want to do something, eg , showjumping, find a carer for your daughter and go and enjoy yourself. Focus on having a great ...

Having a little one can be extremely demanding...you need to tell more about what else is going on....this may pass depending on the situation. Oft...

ts never too late ....please seek help with someone you feel comfortable with. It would be lovely if your family can grow but you do need to feel o...

You have both had a really hard start to your brand new lives. Well done though for having the insight and caring to write in to me. Can you try to...

Dear Julie, The symptoms of what is referred to as PND can occur at any time. Your experiences are perfectly normal. Please take some quiet time (2...

Dear Jo, It would be scary thinking you might travel down that path again. The best advice I can give in this limited format is to learn about yo...