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Crafty Kids and their ABCs
Published on 2012-02-26 13:09:20
Reader Genya writes: I was wondering why my 3.5 years old daughter doesn’t like to color and learn letters. What and how should I do to encourage? Hi Genya, I really don’t think you have anything to worry about. Some children are simply not interested in colouring; I think they find it a little boring [...] > read more
Beware the Potty Training “Fast Lane”
Published on 2012-01-31 16:37:51
Tanya writes: I was looking for some advice. I have started training my 2 year old daughter 3 days ago following an ebook a friend sent me about toilet training your child in 3 days. Well, it hasn’t worked and my daughter has become terrified of the potty. She has learnt when she needs to wee, [...] > read more
Naughty Words Are a No-No at Daycare
Published on 2012-01-21 20:42:36
The Nanny Godmother loves to hear from colleagues in the childcare profession who are readers of the blog. Patty has recently written in with a dilemma that’s particularly challenging because of the professional setting in which it’s occurring: I am a daycare provider for a set of 21 month old twin boys in addition to 4 other children. Within the [...] > read more
Dry Eyes and Dry Mornings: More Adventures in Nighttime Potty Training
Published on 2011-12-28 13:27:46
Reader Claire writes to the Nanny Godmother of her daughter’s struggles to bid goodbye to the nighttime nappy: My daughter is almost 3. She has been dry during the day for over 6 months and has been using pull-up nappies at night. She has started to refuse to wear her nappy at night even though it is [...] > read more
Splish-Splash, Let’s Take a Bath!
Published on 2011-11-27 17:43:41
Reader Humreet writes: My niece is 15 months old and up until recently, bath-time was an enjoyable time where she would love to sit and splash about. Recently, she now completely freaks out if you try and put her anywhere near a bath. She’s ok if you hold her over the edge so she can [...] > read more
New Parents, New Babies (Part 1)
Published on 2011-10-04 17:30:43
Once first-time parents leave the hospital, the thought that they are on their own now can be quite nerve-racking. Even if you’ve had other children, sometimes you’ll encounter something with your newest baby that you haven’t seen before. Don’t panic! Here are a few tips on anticipating and coping with some of the things that you will (or [...] > read more
Another Bedtime Story
Published on 2011-08-27 11:09:52
Jessica writes: Hi, I have a 14 month old baby girl and recently she has started to not want to fall asleep in her cot. From when she was born, I and my mum didn’t have a stable home and my daughter was always sleeping in the bed with me from the time she grew out of [...] > read more
Playing Nice With Others
Published on 2011-07-30 15:21:15
Reader Tracy’s grandson is having trouble interacting with other children without resorting to aggressive behaviours, to the dismay of mum and grandmum alike. She writes: My 22-month-old grandson is gorgeous and loving; he was born big (11 lbs) and is still well built. The problem is that wherever my daughter takes him, he makes the [...] > read more
My Fussy Little Eater
Published on 2011-07-04 13:38:03
Reader Elizabeth is going through a time-honoured ritual of child rearing: dealing with a toddler who is a very fussy eater. She writes: My son is almost 2 years old. I think my method of feeding is wrong. He gives me a lot of trouble. I cook all the > read more
Say “Goodbye, Dummy”
Published on 2011-06-12 14:06:18
You might call it a dummy, pacifier, soother or binky - but regardless of where you live, children the world over can get very attached to these little comfort objects. When mummy and daddy decide it’s time for the dummy to go, they may fin > read more
A Childcarer Trying to Make the Transition to Nannying
Published on 2011-06-05 16:48:19
Pippa is another reader who enjoys working with children and is looking to transition into a nannying career. She writes: Hello, I have just found your blog which is great! What a good idea. I am hoping you can offer me some advice. I am living in > read more
Getting Baby’s Bedtime Back on Track
Published on 2011-05-28 13:08:52
A recent family holiday set off a change in the bedtime behaviour of reader Helen’s 9 month old son - formerly a good sleeper - and getting him back on track is proving to be a challenge. Helen writes: I have a 9 month old boy who was g > read more
Building Bridges With an Angry Child After Divorce
Published on 2011-05-18 18:11:43
Reader Nimo left a very troubled marriage and emigrated to the United States two years ago, but was prevented from taking her two young daughters with her. They’ve been living with their father and his relatives for the past two years. > read more
Welcoming a Late Arrival to the Potty
Published on 2011-04-20 22:13:00
Reader Clare is readying her granddaughter to tackle potty training against the backdrop of some trying family circumstances that may call for a modified approach and an extra dose of patience. Clare writes: My granddaughter is 3 and has absolutely > read more
Getting to the Toilet on Time
Published on 2011-04-04 16:19:28
Two recent letters from readers on the subject of “Number Ones” show the importance of looking into underlying reasons for wetting behaviour in children. Joan writes: My grandson is 5 years old and still wetting himself. We had him at d > read more
Off With the Nighttime Nappy!
Published on 2011-03-31 17:36:29
Nighttime potty training poses its own challenges, as some of my readers have discovered. As with many things involving children, success can be a matter of trial and error. In this post, I offer some tips to two readers to help their little ones > read more
Defusing Tween Defiance
Published on 2011-03-15 14:29:19
Reader Alma writes: I have an 11-12 year old daughter and I am wondering if you can give me tips on how to manage her behavior. She tells a lot of lies. She won’t listen to me or my partner; she thinks she can do as she pleases. Just recent > read more
The Nanny Godmother Wins “New Parents Guide Seal of Approval”
Published on 2011-03-12 13:02:54
I’m pleased to announce that The New Parents Guide has just awarded The Nanny Godmother its “Seal of Approval”, given to “websites which excel in providing helpful information to new and expecting parents.” The New > read more
Teaching Your Toddler to Listen to You
Published on 2011-03-06 16:35:44
Reader Michelle is dealing with a very frustrating situation: a toddler who won’t pay attention to her warnings and instructions. She sends the following letter: I came across your blog a few weeks ago and passed it on to my friends. I abs > read more