Welcome to winter and our June 2010 edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions newsletter.
A Note from the Editor
This month Justine Watson tells us about the counselling support Groups for parents of children with special needs. Carers NSW fund these groups to enable parents to meet and tell their story, give and gain support from other families and carers. The focus is on how to take better care of ourselves and not ‘burn out’. The groups deal with issues of family and relationships, the grief process and how to cope on bad days. They can help with the feeling of loss, isolation, exhaustion and the impossible role of parenting different children. The groups run for 2 hours 8 consecutive weeks and are run by a counsellor who is a mum of a child with Autism. These groups are held in Chatswood and will commence on 28 July. For further information and to secure your place contact Justine 0414 237 383 justine@counsellingforall.com for more information go to www.counsellingforall.com
Justine is a mother of a child with special needs and understands the daily stress and strain on carers and their families and she provides a safe and supportive environment to discuss a range of issues. Her great passion is self care and how to stay sane for the long haul.
Calling all parents with reflux babies. We are still looking for video or film clips to help with our DVD production, assisting parents understand about reflux behaviour in babies. If you or anyone you know have a baby with reflux who would like to help with this production please give them Sally email contact. Thank you.We still have some openings for the right women to join Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions franchise in Wollongong, Orange/Bathurst and Canberra. Thanks to everyone for putting the word out in these areas. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in helping parents with children from pre-birth to five years old, here is a fantastic opportunity to do so. Read more at Franchises Available or on the News page.
Our e-books continue to be a great tool for parents. Mothercraft nurse Sally Hall has put together professional yet practical tips for parents who would like to be just one step ahead of their children. For more details or to purchase these e-books with their practical parenting tips please follow the link to our Publications. With every purchase you will receive a free copy of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting'.Our e-books available are: 'The Cradle Will Rock' 0-3 months (86 pages), 'Rock a Bye Baby' 3-9 months (103 pages), 'When the Wind Blows' 9-18 months (88 pages), and 'When the Bough Breaks' toddler and child (74 pages).
E-book testimonial: "We found 'The Cradle Will Rock' e-book has been very helpful in many practical ways. We were also amazed how quickly our baby responded to the tips and suggestion for settling our baby, I also liked the way it debunked many of the myths surrounding sleep. I feel I am now more confident in my parenting and would not hesitate to recommend these parenting e-books to others especially if you are a first time parent like us. We are on to our second edition!" Fiona
We would love to hear from others who have found our e-books or any of our products helpful. Please email me at: info@cradle2kindy.com.au
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's New?
If you have any suggestions on what you think might be helpful links to include on our Links & Contacts page please let us know. We have had a good response to updated our Case Studies with several people inquiring about the Correspondence Consultation. So if you know anyone interstate or overseas who you think might benefit from our assistance please let them know about our service.The price of 'Your Baby Can Read' DVD and book set have just been reduced. We still have a stock of 'Your Baby Can Learn' books too. These books teach: Shapes, Numbers, Patterns, Colours, and Prepositions. To learn more or to order on line just click onto the drop down and choose 'Your Baby Can Learn' The set of 5 books are $69.95
We have two NEW vibrant colours in our Plain Flannelette wraps - Hot Pink and Cornflour Blue. We are also continuing our sale on our extra large Stretch Cheesecloth baby wraps going for an amazing $22.00. These wraps are ideal for winter and are guaranteed to fit any baby.
While your in Our Shop take a look at our range of infamously large wraps and the wide range of colours available. All our baby wraps are made here in Sydney. Order on line and support our Ozzie economy.
The start of the cold
weather means winter cloths and the arduous job of trying to keep your
baby's socks on. Problem solved with a pair of ‘Sock
Ons’. ‘Wrap
Me Up’ swaddles can also be purchase
through
Our
Shop.
If you are looking to buy a product and what to know what other parents or health professionals might suggest take a look at our 'Product Reviews to help you make your decision. Don’t forget to let us know of any products you have found useful so we can add them too.
Join other parents on the Forums or start up a new topic. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.
This Month's Article
Dr Andrew Campbell, Consultant Psychologist, specialises in child and adolescent behaviour talk to us this month on learning difficulties and what parents can do to help. His article 'Promoting Good Learning Behaviour & Attention' states: "A lot of parents aim to stimulate their children early in order to promote good attention and learning abilities. This is a wonderful thing to do, but can sometimes lead to overstimulation of the child’s mind"..... click here to read the full story.I have also gained permission to print an article some of you may have read in the April Sydney’s Child magazine titled 'Feeding Frustration'. I thought this article was very interesting as it points out the complications that may occur if reflux is not picked up in the first few weeks of a babies life. "When Karen Eriksen’s son began refusing almost all food at the age of two, it would take five years and several specialists to establish what the problem was."...... click here to read more.
Next month I have asked Michelle Fox a registered psychologist to talk about the psychological impact of your baby’s reflux on you and your family.
Parents Testimonies
Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through filling out our online evaluation form. Keep those testimonials coming!Jan's Comments
“Cradle 2 Kindy has a good website and good customer service. I was really happy with the service I received. Our coach was able to come and see me the same day I made an inquiry which was a big relief and I was able to start on the program ASAP. I learnt more from this visit about routine and settling than with other books/courses and even from a stay at one of the mothercraft centres here in Sydney".Anna's Comments
"As a first time Mum and in my first week of sleep deprivation and breastfeeding issues, I was very overwhelmed and really not sure where to turn. A friend from work had nothing but praise for Cradle 2 Kindy and I thought I had nothing to lose. Our coach was here on the same day I called which was a real blessing as I was quite overwhelmed at the time. She more than lived up to her reputation. I had two pages of questions that she very patiently let me work through, although most were answered during the course of her visit. She was very empathetic and practical with great tips on settling and feeding. She helped me implement new feeding and sleeping routines that have made for a much happier baby. I have learnt that over feeding and cuddling too much are NOT the secrets to a happy baby. An excellent service".
Any Questions?
If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange another visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.
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