Newsletter

Spring is now upon us so let's make the most of our lovely sunny days and cool nights before the heat sets in.  I hope you will enjoy this edition of our Cradle 2 Kindy newsletter.  Happy reading! 

A Note from the Editor

My apologies for the 'missing link' in the last newsletter.  If you do notice any glitches or errors in the newsletter or on the website please let me know so that I can amend them immediately. 

To continue bringing your attention the services we at Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide, I would like to highlight Newborn Care in this issue.

Newborn Baby Care

It is often very intimidating coming home after spending time in hospital where professional assistance is just a buzzer away. Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions can also be just a phone call away.   This service provides a home visit with a minimum of 3 hours (which may be extended if needed), two weeks of phone assistance, our e-book with tips for parents with babies 0-3 months old and 4 follow up emails to keep you on track. 

Those who have experienced our parenting service have continued to recommend it to their friends.  Why? Because there's nothing out there quite like it.  We provide you with your very own parenting coach who can take you through from your arrival home till your child is five years old! 

The topics covered are - parent support, breastfeeding, how to prevent sleep issues - cat napping and snacking, understanding sleep needs, newborn care, settling techniques for newborns, when and how to establish a routine, calming an crying baby, colic/reflux management, assistance with multiple births - twins and triplets.   We also provide handouts and charts on age appropriate needs for baby.

Testimonial:  After coming home from hospital, my husband and I were worried we were patting our son to sleep.  Whilst this was effective, we were worried in 7 months time we would still be doing the same thing. C2K was recommended to me by a work colleague.  The same day I called, our coach was at my house 6 hours later providing my husband and I with invaluable advice.  I would recommend Cradle 2 Kindy's service to any new parents wanting to establish good sleep / feeding routines for newborns.  Kerri Manly, NSW

“Cradle 2 Kindy provided us with a parenting coach who gave both myself and my partner the confidence to settle a newborn, even though it was our second baby, we had a lot to learn. Our coach was a great help and would recommend Cradle 2 Kindy services to any new or old parents.” Wendy - Newtown, NSW 

If you know anyone with a baby who you think may benefit from a visit from Cradle 2 Kindy please feel free to forward our contact details.  On the other hand you may like to give them a Gift Voucher for Newborn Care visit.

Parenting e-books

Our e-books available online through our Publications 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: "I would just like to thank you for your great e-books which had been a wonderful asset to me and my husband.  We have an 11 month old who has always been a handful.  We put some of your techniques and advice into practice about 5 weeks ago and have seen a dramatic change in his behaviour.   He has begun to feed himself and is generally much better behaved both during mealtimes and during the day.   I must say our house is more like a home now with a happy baby which means a happy mummy and daddy.  We are certainly a much more relaxed family.  I will definitely be purchasing the Toddler and Child e-book soon.  Thanks.  Isabelle"

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?

We continue to receive inquiries from rural and interstate parents thanks to you spreading the word about our Correspondence Consultation service, testimonials and Case Studies.  We now supporting parents in Tokyo, Japan.  Sally also had another trip north this time past Newcastle to assist with another two year olds bedtime routine.  She does enjoy her breaks from the big smoke. 

Thanks again to everyone for passing on our contact details to friends and family.

Don't forget we can also assist you friends or family through Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers. This may be for a baby shower, to welcome the new baby home or just to give parents a night off.  Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the Voucher that best suit the occasion.

This Month's Article

Our guest writer this month is Elizabeth Carter, registered psychologist and owner of Bravo Communication. Her article is titled Reflecting on Motherhood.  "Some years ago, on meeting my 2 daughters, a friend said “You’re so lucky, you’re girls are lovely.  They are so friendly and polite.”  I said “Thank you” feeling the pride and joy that goes with such a moment.  Later, on reflection however, I thought to myself, “What did luck have to do with it?”   I’m not lucky, it was hard work and I made a lot of sacrifices." ..... click here to read the full story Reflecting on Motherhood. 

Continuing on last month's topic we now take a look at  look at Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in Young Children and next month I will look at tips to help your children overcome their fears

"Anxiety disorders are very common.  One in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at some stage in their lives.  We all feel anxious at times but some people are unable to control their anxiety it becomes so overwhelming that it affects their everyday activities making it difficult for them to cope". ..... click here to read the full story on Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in Young Children.

Parents Testimonies

Nadine's Testimonial

"I called Cradle 2 Kindy when my baby was around 6 months old. She had been diagnosed as having reflux and was having extremely disturbed day sleeps. She was very irritable and the medicine she had been prescribed seemed to have little effect on alleviating her distress. She was also waking up several times a night, which was very exhausting for all of us. Our Cradle 2 Kindy consultant came around and stayed 2 nights, teaching us how to settle her when she woke. The second night she didn't wake at all and after that she stopped waking during the night at all, unless she was unwell. We were given advice on the appropriate measures to take to control of her reflux - which worked wonders. She is now 16 months old and doing great. I cannot recommend Cradle 2 Kindy highly enough and am so grateful for the wonderful help and support our Cradle 2 Kindy consultant gave us."   Mosman NSW

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.

I'd love to hear from you!

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Disclaimer: Information we provide is for education purposes only.  Please consult with your doctor to make sure this information is right for your child.