Why does your baby need you to join our ‘Babies in Mind’ network and attend our parent workshops? Psychologists are always going on about how mental health rests on the [ … ]
Beyond Dr Spock
When we become new parents, there are many voices that try to guide us. Remember that the loudest voice should be your baby’s. Quote by Port Elizabeth based psychologist and Babies in Mind [ … ]
Protecting your child from sexual abuse
The effects of sexual abuse on a child are very serious and they can last a lifetime. It is devastating for parents to discover that their child has been abused, [ … ]
Superbaby
Check out this page for a few mind-boggling facts about the super-powers of babies. There is so much that babies can do that we aren’t always aware of. Their unique [ … ]
Older child and new baby
I recently received an e-mail from a reader, Mia, who asks the following question: After 5 and a half years of Sharon being an only child, getting our full attention [ … ]
What not to expect from your baby
Don’t expect parenthood to be easy Don’t expect breastfeeding to go smoothly and easily from the very beginning, but try to persevere if possible Don’t expect too much from yourself [ … ]
10 Survival Tips for New Moms and Dads
Don’t expect your baby to do what the baby books say she should be doing. Don’t expect him to sleep through the night. If he does, that’s fabulous, but many [ … ]
Why your baby doesn’t sleep
There are so many reasons that some babies have poor or disruptive sleep patterns, and we can’t always find the perfect sleep solution for every baby. But research suggests that [ … ]
Are computers bad for kids?
Parents often have concerns that modern technology could be harmful to children. For those of us who did not grow up with computers, it can be really hard to watch [ … ]
Does your child need physio?
I attended a really interesting lecture recently at the Western Cape Association of Infant Mental Health. Pam Versfeld is a physiotherapist who works a lot with babies and children who [ … ]