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Welcome to our autumn newsletter!  School holidays will soon be upon us again! Here are two great destinations to consider.  Quince Cottage in Gracetown, Margaret River area in WA for the wine lovers or The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove VIC. Both are kid's and pet friendly and just a short walk to the beach and the surf. 

Topics of interest:

It seems articles regarding children attending childcare and school remains our most popular topic at the moment so I have asked dietician Eve Reed to give us a few tips on packed lunches, these tips can also be applied to stay at home toddlers and children too.  I have also included a section for healthy recipes that kids love.  Now that sounds like a contradiction but if you have any favourite recipes to contribute they will be greatly appreciated.

A Note from the Editor

The area I would like to look at this month is families who may be seeking professional help but are unsure if they really need it.  These families may be first time parents or families having their third or possibly forth child. 

Cradle 2 Kindy visits a variety of family dynamics and helps with many challenges that parents face with children from birth to five years of age.  Many of these visits involve babies and children who have difficulty sleeping.

Sleep Issues

If you are not sure if your child has a sleep problem ask yourself the following questions and if you answer any with a "YES"  then your child is probably experiencing sleep problems.

• Do you have a baby who sleeps an hour or less per sleep cycle?
• Are you feeding your baby every two to three hours?
• Do you have difficulty getting your baby or toddler off to sleep?
• Does your baby have an irritable or unhappy time most days and you can't resettle them?  
• Is your baby dependent on an outside influence to help him/her get to sleep? (Nursing, rocking, patting, dummy, sleeping with someone, breast or bottle feeding to sleep).
• Has your baby’s daily routine been upset due to sickness, travel or teething or has the environment changed causing him/her to be unsettled?
• Do you have an infant (over 3 months) who sleeps less than eight hours at night or wakes early or for two or more feeds during the night?
• Do you have a toddler who is constantly waking at night or getting out of bed and needing to be resettled?
• Does your child sleep in your bed and you would like him/her to learn to stay in his/her own bed?
• Would you like to teach your child to go to bed earlier or without an argument or to sleep longer than 5 am in the morning? 

If you would like to avoid any of the above, we have the program to help you. 

Before commencing on a settling program it is wise to:

• check baby/child isn't sick.
• check baby/child's temperature.
• check with your doctor that baby/child doesn't have a ear or urine infection.

If your baby/child has been checked and cleared by your doctor yet continues to be unsettled you may like some assistance to teach them how to self settle.  If so please don’t hesitate to give Sally a call on: 0409 721 145 or for more information read about our  Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child visitations on these links.

You can also read about What happens at a coaching session click on this link. Cradle 2 Kindy also provides Gift Voucher and Respite for Parents a Night Nurses or a Professional Babysitter giving parents an opportunity to have time off.

Your feedback is invaluable

Thank you to everyone who has given me feedback on our newsletters and articles.  Please keep your comments and suggestions coming. 

If you are a client or a customer we would also appreciate your feedback on our service and products.  Clients may log into our member's area and fill out the Evaluation Form. We would love to share your testimonials, comments and stories as they encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's Happening?

C2K Parenting e-books

We continue to receive positive feedback on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications.  These 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).

C2K Forum

Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.  Since posting my comment on the forum for the pranksters I’m pleased to report they have ceased their pranks.

If you have a product that you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family please feel free to post it on our forum.

C2K Gift Vouchers

Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers can be ordered for special occasions such as a baby shower, to welcome the new baby home, Brit Milah 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.

C2K Shop 

Other gift ideas for a family with a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or select one of our Gift Ideas which is delivered in a decorative box.  You can also make up your own gift ideas package by selecting items from the range of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped. Choose from our large range of famously large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping, a choice of e-books Publications.

Our products are not only for parents with newborns we also provide educational children’s DVD’s and books from the Your Baby Can Read series. 

C2K Pages of Interest

There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents. Two of these are our Links & Contacts page and our Product Review page. Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add to these pages. 

Check out the Products Review page before you make a purchase as it may help you make your decision on the item you are about to buy.  This page gives helpful comments on various products for children from birth to five years old including great books for parents.  Don't forget to let us know of other products you have found useful so we can add them to the list.

Have you read through our Case Studies?  We have many topics from newborn care, sleep issues ranging from newborns to young children, day cat-nappers to night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

This Month's Article

Continuing on with our back to school theme I have asked dietician Eve Reed to give us a few tips on Packing Lunch.  "Packing lunch boxes is a task that parents do thousands of times. Some find it easy, others find it difficult to know what to put in there."  click on the link above to read more.

Cradle 2 Kindy is starting a new web page called Recipes for Kids and I'm asking you, if you would like to get involved?  Here is our first posting that I'm sure will be a great hit with family and friends.  I have called it Ice Treats. I hope you enjoy them.

Parents Testimonies

Tina's Testimonial

I found the Cradle 2 Kindy website through a forum on another sight where a mother with a similar problem had made a recommendation.  We have a nine month old who catnapped during the day and needed me to rock her in my arms or feed her to sleep.  She was constantly waking during the night and needing my husband or I to settle her and was very dependent on her dummy.  We were at our wits end having tried several methods to try and help her to learn to self settle.  The last method we tried was the pick-up put-down method which nearly broke my back.  I just couldn’t do this anymore and needed help.  Cradle 2 Kindy sent a parent coach to our rescue.  She taught us some very practical tips on settling and remained with us for two consecutive nights to support us.  I must admit it was tough but it wasn’t long before we saw a dramatic change.  My husband put her to bed on the second night and it wasn’t long before she was asleep.  I was also amazed at how much happier she was during the day and when she woke up from her sleep she chatted to herself instead of crying.  It was the best money we have ever spent.

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service or would like to arrange a visit please don’t hesitate to call Sally on 0409 721 145.

I'd love to hear from you!

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

Happy New Year!  I hope you have all had a safe and joyful Christmas and holiday season. 

Under our topic, tips for summer in our December newsletter, I should have mentioned take a raincoat and cardigan with you when going out!  Wow!  I can't remember a stranger summer season!  Cold winds, rain and hail for Sydney and heat wave for Perth and every imaginable weather change in all the other Australian states. 

Topics of interest:

The most popular topic for those with toddlers remains to be toilet training.  I'm also please the starting childcare and school has be helpful.  Don’t forget to read our last years topic as well: Preparing for Childcare or School.  This may help those who are preparing their loved ones for school, brush up on the last min preparations.

Many parents have told me they wish they had had our Nursery Preparations service before buying the baby's things as they now realise how useful it would have been to avoided buying things that they now realise are not as useful as they thought they may have been.  

A Note from the Editor

This month I would like to look a little closer at one of the topics we cover in our Newborn Care service.

Newborn Care

Our service doesn't only extend to first time parents but also parents who may be having their second or possibly their fourth child and who are looking to gaining a few more tips to help their parenting experience.  It is also reassuring the you have your own parenting coach to guide you through your baby's journey helping you to avoid some of the pitfalls that you may encounter along the way. 

The subject I would like to touch on this month is assisting with establishing: Breastfeeding

As we all know breastfeeding doesn't come as naturally or as easy for all mothers.  In fact sometimes it is more of a torture for both mother and baby than a loving nurturing experience. We, at Cradle 2 Kindy, would like to correct this and make it a more enjoyable experience.  There should be no discomfort while feeding, you should not dread the moment your baby wakes, you should not feel exhausted and sleep deprived and you should most certainly have time off for yourself to rest or spend with your husband or your other children.  A sleep deprived, stressed and anxious mother will not be able to give her child the best of herself, and in many cases her milk production will be hampered. 

A relaxed, rested mother is better able to cope with the demands of her new baby.  A rested baby is a happy baby who feeds and sleeps well.  A baby that feeds too frequently usually doesn't feed well, is very gassy from an overload of lactose and therefore may not be settled between feeds.  The breastfeeding mother may not be properly 'emptying' her breasts and could therefore be contributing towards factors that may lead to mastitis.

Knowing in advance some of the tips to improve your baby's attachment, how to take measures to avoid mastitis and how to increase or decrease your supply is a great advantage when breastfeeding.  Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions can provide professional advice in all these areas. 

We also realise not everyone can or wants to breast feed and although we are very pro breastfeeding we are not 'Breastfeeding Nartzis' (as some of our clients would call them) but we will discuss with you a non bias view of breastfeeding and support you in whatever decision you make.

During our Newborn Care visit we can teach you how to correctly attach your baby and may cover topics such as increasing your supply, assist with how to attach a supply-line or SNS feeder, expressing and storing breast milk, how to avoid mastitis, posture feeding, breast refusal, fussing on the breast, supplementary feeding, weaning off a nipple shield, when to introduce a bottle, tips of weaning from the breast and twin feeding.
 
Please don't hesitate to call us if you are having problems with breastfeeding or would like a visit or know anyone who may benefit from this service.  We also have a Gift Voucher for our three hour Newborn Care consultation.  If you would like to know more please read our Newborn Care information or ring Sally on 0409 721 145.

Cradle 2 Kindy also provides an opportunity for parents to have time off by providing Respite for Parents a Night Nurses or a Professional Babysitter.

Click here to read more about What happens at a coaching session? 

Thank you to all those who have given me feedback on the content of our newsletters.  Please keep your comments and suggestions coming. 

If you have been or are a client or a customer we would appreciate if you fill out the Evaluation Form. We would like to share your testimonials, comments or stories to help encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Once again all the very best for 2011. We really do appreciate our wonderful clients and customers who have faithfully stood by us last year and wish you all the very best for this New Year! Thank you for your support.  As you have supported us in 2010, we will continue to support you through 2011 and beyond!

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's Happening?

I have just updated all of last years articles to our web page: Parenting Articles from our Archives so if you are looking for a particluar article or guest writer it's all there.  I will continue to keep you informed as I update any further articles this year.

Franchising

Just a quick update on what is happening with the franchising of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.  We have quite a few women who have applied which is very exciting.  They are in the process of going through all the paper work that is involved with the application process, and once this is complete their training will commence.  

In the meantime we still have some openings for the right women to join our franchise in rural NSW; Orange or Bathurst area, Newcastle and Wollongong.  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.

C2K Parenting e-books

We continue to receive positive feed back on our e-books which are available online through Our Shop Publications.  These 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).

C2K Forum

Please take advantage of our Forums to chat with other parents. This is a great place to support each other in the very important role of parenting.

If you have a product that you no longer require and would like to pass it on to another family please feel free to post it on our forum.

C2K Gift Vouchers

Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Vouchers can be ordered for special occasions such as 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.

C2K Shop 

Another ideal gift for a new baby can be chosen from Our Shop or make up your own gift from our Gift Ideas by selecting items from the list of products in Our Shop. These gifts can be put together for you in a decorative box or gift wrapped. Choose from our large range of infamously large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping, a choice of e-books Publications and ‘Sock Ons’.

All these ideas are practical gifts for any family expecting a baby. 

C2K Pages of Interest

There are many pages on our website that may be of interest or help to parents two of these are our Links & Contacts page and our Product Review page.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add to these pages. 

Check out the Products Review page before you make a purchase as it may help you make your decision on the item you are about to buy.  This page gives helpful comments on various products for children from birth to five years old including great books for parents.  Don't forget to let us know of any products you have found useful so we can add them to the list.

Have you read through our Case Studies?  We have many topics from newborn care, sleep issues ranging from newborns to young children, day cat-nappers to night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

This Month's Article

Eve Reed an Accredited Practising Dietician has contributed and article Getting Enough Iron.  This article may not only interest breastfeeding mothers but women and children in general.  I do hope you find it helpful. 

Parents Testimonies

Tracey's Testimonial

Although I desperately wanted to breastfeed I was in a terrible state and ready to give up.  I had terrible damaged, cracked and bleeding nipples, was using the nipple shield on one side and was expressing from the other.  I had received advice and had a lactation consultant visit with no success. 

My husband had heard of Cradle 2 Kindy through a colleague at work so we arranged a visit.  Having gone through agony every time I put my baby to the breast I was extremely anxious and very tentative about feeding my baby.  So, you can imagine how terrified I was when our coach wanted to put my baby straight onto the sore nipple.  But my fear soon went. The coach first demonstrated a new technique she called the 'flick' method.  It was amazing!  I couldn't believe it was that simple.  Now, no more nipple shield, no more top up with the bottle and no more expressing just pain free breastfeeding.  I'm loving it.  Why isn't this method taught by all the midwives?

Ian's Comments

My wife and I were absolutely impressed by our coach's knowledge and confidence and more importantly effectiveness.

Here is a small sample of the mothercraft nurse, we used to assist with our twins. When she came to our home she literally transformed our lives into some form resembling order.  She was to the point, no nonsense and very practical, whilst being aware and considerate of our ways and concerns.  In one afternoon session and a follow up, she had our daughter breastfeeding after us trying with hospital staff for 3 weeks!

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.

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

Christmas, Hanukah and the school holidays are on their way.  Are you prepared!  For those looking for holiday ideas I have included two great spots which are both family friendly under our 'What's Happening?' heading.  

Enjoy this month's newsletter; I hope you find something of interest that may help you or your friends and family in their journey as parents. 

A Note from the Editor

Thank you to all those who have given me feedback on the articles.  Please keep your comments and suggestions coming.  If you have anything you would like others to know about (non commercial) then please send me an email so I can include it in this section.  This includes baby/children’s products that you would like to pass on to others.  

In this month's Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions service I would like to move on from babies and take a look at our service for the older child; our parenting assistance for Toddler and Child. If you are unaware Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions, as the name suggests, provides assistance to parents with children from birth to 5 years. Our Toddler and Child service is for children from around 18 months up to and including 5 years of age.  

Toddler & Child

This service addresses problems or difficulties primarily around behaviour. We cover topics such as recognising the needs of your child, developing their self esteem, teaching techniques promote sleep, bedtime routines and night waking, moving a child from the cot to the bed and teaching them to stay in their bed, establishing a daily routine, dispelling temper tantrums, how to address problems before they begin, advice on weaning, solids and food refusal, toilet training, non acceptable social behaviour such as biting, pinching and hitting, preparing for a new baby, tips on sibling rivalry, ideas for play and development, and very importantly - time out for yourself.

Our visits may cover an overnight stay to assist with sleep routines and night waking issues.  Alternatively we may offer a three hour or extended day visitation to cover topics involving behavioural management.  

This service includes information on your child’s age related needs, two weeks of follow up phone calls, a series of weekly e-letters to assist you for a month and an e-book with information on age appropriate tips on parenting, our monthly newsletter and access to our member's area. Cradle 2 Kindy also provides an opportunity for parents to have time off by providing Respite for Parents a Night Nurses or a Professional Babysitter.

Before your personal parenting coach from Cradle 2 Kindy comes to your home we suggest both parents prepare a list of questions you would like to cover.  We will then go through this list as well as other topics we thing may be appropriate for your particular family situation to help enhance your parenting skills and achieve a harmonious household. 

Click here to read more about What happens at a coaching session?  

Testimonial:  "C2K has changed our household beyond belief. If someone had told me that by putting the steps in place discussed in one phone call our 2yr old would be staying in bed within 10 minutes and sleeping through the night and back to having day sleeps after 3 nights I wouldn’t have believed it. C2K has given us the tools to be better parents, and given us the chance to spend time together once the kids are in bed by 7pm...not 10pm! Even though we only spoke on the phone and emailed for our coaching we are so pleased with the results! Sally was always available whenever we had any queries and always took the time to talk through the process without it ever feeling rushed or that our 'issues' weren’t important". Danielle, South Australia

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

Franchisees

We still have some openings for the right women to join Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions franchise in Orange or Bathurst area, Newcastle and Wollongong. 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.

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: "We have found your Toddler and Child e-book a great help with our daughter.  It not only provides practical tips but it is also very straight forward. We found the tips on behaviour very helpful for our 3 yr old especially in regards to setting boundaries, preparing for a new baby and sibling rivalry.  We have put many of these techniques into practice particularly in preparation for our second child which we feel had really helped our daughter now that the baby is home.  We have now ordered the 0 - 3 month e-book.  They are a great asset to me and my husband. Thanks.  Janelle"

We would love to hear from others who have found our e-books or any of our products helpful. Please email me via our Contact Us page

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's Happening?

November 14-20 is Postnatal Depression Awareness Week.  To assist us help raise awareness and reduce the stigma of PND I have asked Beyond Blue to provide us with some facts.

"Depression affects one in 11 women during pregnancy and one in seven mums will experience depression in the year following the birth of their child.  Having depression and anxiety is not a normal part of having a baby, having the ‘baby blues’ and/or sleep deprivation is not PND.  Postnatal Depression does not go away on its own.  But help is available and with the right treatment, you can recover.  It’s important to get help early – talk to your GP or contact beyondblue on 1300 22 4636 or infoline@beyondblue.org.au

Help raise awareness and reduce the stigma of depression by doing sometimes, simple – talking about it.  Talking openly about depression and anxiety does help reduce the stigma.  To find out more and share the facts with your family, friends and local community go to the beyondblue website."

Holidays are just around the corner!  Have you made any preparations?  Are your thinking of taking a trip interstate and wondering where to take the family?  I have just the place for you.  Are you wine lovers? Take a look at Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA.  Views of the beach and a short drive to Margret River.  Maybe that's a bit far, why not try The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove VIC. Kid's and pet friendly.  It's just a short walk to the beach and the surf.

This Month's Article

After attending a conference last month where Dr. Janet Green (PhD Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology, Sydney) spoke on the dangers of Iodine deficiency I asked her if she would allow me to share her facts with you.   The Article is titled 'Iodine Deficiency'.
 
"Congenital hypothyroidism due to iodine deficiency is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation in the world." ..... click here to read more.

Parents Testimonies

Kathaleen's story

“We had ongoing problems getting our toddler to bed and getting her to stay in bed during the night.  She was constantly fighting us in the evenings and often falling asleep in the lounge watching TV.  We knew this was not right but what else could be do!  When put to bed asleep she would wake during the night and sneak into our bed.  If we were to exhausted to move her she would often stay there till the morning.  We called Cradle 2 Kindy in desperation.  Our coach stayed two nights providing assistance and practical tips that really helped.  After 4 nights of following the routine our daughter now happily goes to bed and sleep in till 7 am.  What a change.  I wish we had called them earlier.” Penrith, 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!

All articles on this website have a copyright any the use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.

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

Welcome to our Autumn newsletter.

A Note from the Editor

This month I'd like to bring your attentin to the Gidget Foundation.  The Gidget Foundation was created 7 years ago after the suicide of a young mother who was suffering from postnatal depression.  Gidget was her nickname. A group of her sisters and friends began by holding events, with funds raised used to support services already in existence.  They have grown to include professionals and have funded a number of initiatives including a phone line, antenatal screening and an annual scholarship at Tresillian.  They are currently working with PANDA in Melbourne to produce a an educational and informative DVD on perinatal mood disorders for consumers and health professionals.

The Gidget Foundation is widely regarded as the personal voice for all the professionals who work in this area and the families who have been touched by perinatal mood disorders.  Representatives of the Gidget Foundation speak regularly at health professional meetings and community events.  They are the only charity in Australia specifically targeting perinatal anxiety and depression.  The Gidget Foundation is lucky to have a very strong grass roots and professional following and an ever expanding data base of supporters, both individuals and corporate.
 
The Gidget Foundation exists to promote awareness of perinatal anxiety and depression amongst women and their families, their health providers and the wider community, to ensure that women in need receive timely, appropriate and supportive care.  For more information read this months article.

Please, any parents with reflux babies I'd like to ask your help with any video or film clips you have that may help with our DVD production.  This production is to assist parents understand about reflux behaviour in babies.

We have a couple of paediatrician who have offered to be part of this production but we are looking for visuals of babies who are showing the classic reflux signs: back arching, coughing, breast or bottle refusal, irritable session of discomfort, gulping while trying to resettle etc (see more signs in our article on Signs and Symptoms of Colic/Reflux).  Please could you post a DVD of your clips to: Reflux, Cradle 2 Kindy PO Box A333 Arncliffe NSW 2205.  Along with your disc please enclose a signed permission slip.  A copy of the permission slip can be email to you on request frominfo@cradle2kindy.com.au  

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 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. These professional yet practical tips by Sally Hall are excellent for parents who would like to be just one step ahead on their children's needs and development. 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'.

The 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?

For those who are members you can now download two more charts.  Map out your feeding routine on our Daily Timetable chart and or chart your day's activities on our 24 hour 5 day Daily Routine chart. 

Thank you to those how have given me feedback on our new home page and user friendly shopping payments through the Cradle 2 Kindy's on line banking enabling you not only to buy but pay for our service directly into our business account.  Please don't forget to include your name and address details with your purchase and deposit. 

This Month's Article

As previously mentioned this month's guest writer is Hanan Saleh (APD,AN) Accredited Practising Dietician Consultant Paediatric/Adult specialist in weight management As seen on SBS TV series “Food Investigators”   Her article is titled ‘Kids Health’.  'Statistics from National Health & Medical Research Council show that 25% of adults are overweight or obese and 1 in 5 children are also overweight or obese. Both these figures are on the rise'.... click here to read the full story.

We also have The Gidget Foundation article titled 'Perinatal Mood Disorders'. ‘What Does it Actually Mean?...'  click here to read the full story. 

Parents Testimonies

Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through filling out our online evaluation form.  Keep those testimonials coming!

Alison's Testimonial

“My 4 month old was waking 5 to 6 times per night. I knew she had a reflux problem but I was using a dummy for this and thickened formula. She had a fairly organised day routine so I could tell something was not right with her reflux that her night sleeping was poor. Cradle 2 Kindy was a fantastic help as our coach came to my home and explained to me the pattern of disturbance that occurs with reflux ie unsettled in the late afternoon and in the early morning (3 to 5am). She managed to settle my baby within 1 sleep cycle by changing the way she was wrapped, not using the dummy when first put to sleep so she could learn to self settle, tipping the bed and discussing medications with me. Now my baby is sleeping from the dream feed to 5am without stirring and we are getting some much needed sleep. I wish I had known this information for my first child who I realise now would have benefited from these strategies too."

Ian's Comments

My wife and I were absolutely impressed by our coach's knowledge and confidence and more importantly effectiveness.

Here’s a small sample of the mothercraft nurse, we’ve used to assist with our twins. When she come to our home she literally transformed our lives into some form resembling order. She was to the point, no nonsense and very practical, whilst being aware and considerate of our ways and concerns. In one afternoon session and a follow up, she had our daughter breastfeeding after us trying with hospital staff for 3 weeks, and helped our son with his reflux . End result……SLEEEEEEP .... HAPPY BABIES...HAPPY WIFE..... HAPPY LIFE!

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If you have been or are a client we would appreciate if you fill out the Evaluation Form. We would like to share your testimonials, comments or stories to help encourage other parents who may be in a similar situation.

Thank you.

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!

All articles on this website have a copyright any the use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.

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

Happy New Year.  I hope you all had a relaxing, safe and joyous holiday season with your families as I did in my short visit to Perth.

A Note from the Editor

God willing, before our next e-letter we will be looking for our first franchisees and a new receptionist.  Details of these positions will be posted on the News page of our website.

If Cradle 2 Kindy were to have a Facebook page would you be interested in joining us? If so, please let me know.

For the launch of our new E-books we have a special offer.  With the purchase of any of our parenting e-books you will receive an e-book FREE.  Normally selling for $12.95, '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting' is yours for free with every order. 

1300 RUN 101 is booklet on the fundamentals of Parenting - Responsibility Understanding & Nurturing.  From conception through to 5 year old.  101 things parents should know and what to expect.  Suggestions, tips and myths surrounding parenting.  Our second e-book is ‘The Cradle Will Rock’ a comprehensive parenting guide for parents with babies from birth to three years old.  All the practical tips to help parents avoid the common problems that often occur during this period. 

Our highly experienced midwife Grace Ugbor is working on an e-book from Conception to Birth.  Put your order in now so you don't miss out. A great gift for those planning a family or extending one

E-books available:
1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting.
A Twinkle in Mother’s Eye Preparation for Parenthood: Conception through to Birth.
The Cradle Will Rock Parenting skills for Newborns: 0-3 Months.
Hush a Bye Baby Parenting skills for Babies: 3-9 Months.
When the Wind Blows Parenting skills for Infants:  9 -18 Months.
When the Bough Breaks Parenting skills for Toddler & Child: Behavioural Management.

If you are interested in these in paperback, please let me know. info@cradle2kindy.com.au

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

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What's New?

Our frequent visitors will notice many changes including the home page which now has a list of links to help you quickly find what you're looking for.
 
Our Shop now includes e-book Publications and the Safe T Sleep baby sleeping harness that you can also purchase from your parenting coach when they visit. Please download your special free e-book and let your friends and family know about this free offer. 

Our summer range of wraps continue to be very popular make sure you don’t miss out, some stocks are low.  The Gift Ideas for newborns are selling well.  Remember when you purchase 'Your Baby Can Read' from Our Shop a percentage of these sales goes to help support under privileged children in Indonesia, Zambia and Uganda. 

Don't forget, if you have discovered a fantastic product or have some helpful tips, then you can help others by adding to our 'Shopping Guide' or posting on our forums.  Look at who has added their photo to our brag book.  Keep those photos coming. 

This Months Articles

I would like to thank Dr Karen Simmer PHD FRACP. Professor of Newborn Medicine, University of Western Australia for her contribution to this newsletter article 'The Solids Controversy'.  And I continue with the series on Disciple.

The Solids Controversy
More about Disciple - part 3: Discipline

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Parents Testimonies

Mary’s Story

Our son was a cranky baby right from the start. Health workers consistently described him as “colicky”, but as the months went by and nothing changed, we became desperate to find the root cause. We discovered he had an intolerance to certain foods which gave him reflux, but even after those foods were eliminated from my diet (and his) and the vomiting stopped, his mood was still terrible. My partner and I were convinced that he was overtired, but try as we might we could never get him to sleep for more than half an hour or forty five minutes during the day; he had developed some very bad patterns due to being held and rocked so much to alleviate his discomfort from the reflux. Enter our parenting coach. Using the settling techniques recommended by Cradle 2 Kindy, our seven month old son was soon napping for much longer periods. On the same day that the coaching started, he had two naps that lasted over two hours. We didn’t realise he was capable of sleeping so much! Since the coaching session we have modified our son’s routine and settling procedures slightly, but he is a changed boy and everything is still going very well. He still wakes up very early in the morning (5 AM--aagghh) but he is now generally happy to stay in his cot and chatter away to himself for about an hour. We are much more relaxed and well rested these days! The other positive outcome from the coaching session relates to our son’s physical development. He always hated tummy time and as a result was very late rolling over, but having a coach present to reinforce the importance of lots of tummy time, he was soon setting personal bests.

Yvonne's Comments

Thanks to C2K I survived my son's Brit Milah, I was kept busy talking before and after the ceremony which kept me distracted. Our nurse  was very helpful, informative, and comforting.

Any Questions?

If you have any general questions about Cradle 2 Kindy’s 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!

All articles on this website have a copyright any the use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.

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

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