Newsletter

Happy Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Seasons Greetings.  I hope you all have a safe and joyful holiday season.  To those who have children about to enter their first year of school or child care, you might like to take a look at a previous article Childcare and School Preparations and The pros and cons of child care.

To those who have toddlers this is a good time of the year to start toilet training. Take a look at our previous article How to Toilet Train Your Toddler  Just a reminder that you need to keep your child's water consumption up during the summer months to keep them well hydrated. Also please remember to use a dark wrap over the pram when you are out and about, not a light one as the glare is bad for their eyes.
 
For those going away for the holidays we have an article on preparing for a flight: Flying with Children and  tips for Travelling with Young Children.  We also have four great destinations with family friendly holiday homes for those looking to go somewhere new.  These are:

Quince Cottage in Gracetown WA. Views of the beach and a short drive to Margaret River. Or visit Victoria and have a relaxing holiday at The Terrace Grove in Ocean Grove, Ruby Haven, a quiet bush location one hour out of Geelong or stay in Geelong. All are child and pet friendly. The Terrace Grove is just a short walk to the beach and the surf. For more information follow the link to Holiday Letting,

I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes. Last month's recipe was Sushi for Kids, This is our last recipe to be posted I have chosen a Christmas recipe from my childhood White Christmas I hope you enjoy it.

If you would like to read about the services Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide please click on the following links Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child, Respite for Parents, a Night Nurse or a Professional Babysitter we also provide Gift Vouchers for many of these services.  For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.

Topic of Interest

I hope you have all gleaned some helpful tips from these topics I have covered in this section of our newsletter.  The past year we have covered several products and substances that are found around the home which are potentially deadly to our families.  This month we have an article on a silent killer that has recently come to my notice.  Rat Lungworm.  To read more follow the link under This Month's Article.

For more information about Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions click here and read What happens at a coaching session.

Your feedback is invaluable

Thank you once again for all your feedback regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a topic you would like us to write about.

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.

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 these on our forum too.

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 assistance, or just to give parents a night off.

Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits 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 extra large Baby Wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and 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. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.

Check out the Product Review page if you are considering buying something for a child.  This page is specifically designed to assist you.  Parents and health professions have provided helpful comments on a variety of 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 and Testimonials?  Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler and child behavioural concerns.  Testimonials touch on issues such as poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page.

This Month's Article

I hope you were able to glean some valuable tips for Travelling with Young Children from last month's article. This month being our last article on danger around the home I'd like to take a look at Danger that Lurks in the Garden. 'It has come to my attention recently about the dangers of slugs and snails. I have asked Peter Banks, Associate Professor in Conservation Biology at the University of Sydney to enlighten us on these dangers. Slugs and snails are a carrier of the potentially dangerous Rat Lungworm.'  ... click on the above link to read more.

To view our latest Recipes for Kids on this link.

Parents Testimonies

Angela's Story

I can't thank Cradle 2 Kindy enough for our parenting coach, her practical knowledge, guidance and straight talking. As a first time mum I had no idea why Ellie was so unhappy all the time and not sleeping - everyone just said she'd grow out of it. But I was overwhelmed and beyond tired so the knowledge and day plan (and diagnosis of silent reflux) that our coach shared saved my sanity. Ellie is like a different baby - so much happier and I am a much happier (and more rested) mum. Thank you!

All written material on the website or in our emails has a copyright. 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 Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions August newsletter.  I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes.  Thanks for the feed back on our last month’s recipe Hungarian Pasta I'm glad you enjoyed it. This month we are going with a sweet dish, Chocolate Brownies.  

Please keep your recipes coming.

A Note from the Editor

With our winter weather upon us please remember to rug your babies and toddlers up when going out doors.  If you are concerned about how much to dress your children in please read our article on Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.

Baby’s room should be heated where possible as dooners and loose bedding are not safe. All bedding should be tucked in firmly under the mattress. If your baby is sleeping in a wrap you can line a larger wrap with a shorter, flannelette to make it warmer.

Sleeping bags are a great transition from a baby wrap. Although we encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10 month to assists with sleep, we also suggest when using a sleeping bag to continue to use a top sheet as part of babies sleep association. This will help when moving them from a cot to a bed.

Helpful links: How and When to Wrap Your Baby and Transitioning out of a baby wrap.

If you would like to read about the services Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide please click on the following links Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child, Respite for Parents, a Night Nurse or a Professional Babysitter we also provide Gift Vouchers for many of these services.  For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.

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

Topic of Interest

As mentioned in our last newsletter over the next few editions I am looking at some of the common poisons and hazards found in our cupboards. These hazards are often disguised in familiar household products used around most homes such as parabens, talc, mineral oils and formaldehyde.
 
Last month we looked at parabens, this month I would like to take a closer look at talc.

Talc Products

Talc is another unknown toxin commonly used on babies.  It can also be found in a wide variety of products such as body powder, garden pesticides, flea and tick powders and in smaller quantities in products such as deodorants, antacids, chalk, food processing. Where the greatest concern is, is in the products where talc is the main ingredient. This is where it poses the most serious health risk. These are in baby powder and perfumed body powder.

Talc is toxic and has been known to cause lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses and can for this reason endanger baby’s lungs.  Medical records have shown that as early as the 1980s several thousand infants each year died or became seriously ill following accidental inhalation of baby powder. Nowadays many brands of baby power have replaced talc with cornflour.

Talc has also been known to cause ovarian cancer in women who regularly use talc in their underwear or on sanitary pads. Some scientific studies have found talc to be closely related to asbestos.

Note: When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.

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.

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 these on our forum too.

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 assistance, or just to give parents a night off.

Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits 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 extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and 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. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.

Check out the Product Review page if you are considering buying something for a child.  This page is specifically designed to assist you.  Parents and health professions have provided helpful comments on a variety of 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 and Testimonials?  Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler and child behavioural concerns.  Testimonials touch on issues such as poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page

This Month's Article

This month I'd like to take a look at 'Feeding and Speech Development'. "Babies are all very different and develop at different stages; this includes their ability to learn how to take solids and to speak. Some factors that may contribute to oral and speech development can be their environment, birth order, being a twin, their personality or have parents or caregivers speak to them in more than one language. Even their parent’s skills and abilities could affect not only their ability to take solids but also the development of their speech...” ... click on the link above to read more.

To view our latest Recipes for Kids on this link.

Parents Testimonies

Carla's Story

My youngest of 3 children was catnapping during the day but sleeping well at night till recently when she began to wake frequently at night too. I was becoming more and more sleep deprived myself. I need my sleep to tend to the everyday demands of our older children. I heard about Cradle 2 Kindy through a friend and gave them a call. Our coach took me through what my baby should be doing for her age and how we were to accomplish our new routine which encouraged our baby girl to sleep longer both day and night.  

Now our new routine and all is going well, she is loving the routine and she has been so much easier to put to sleep. I now have time not only for my older children but to read other peoples comments and article on the Cradle 2 Kindy website. The family is functioning much better in just 2 days and I couldn't be happier with her progress. She has been having tummy time and we are getting loads more smiles and happy noises from her.

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 Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions July newsletter.  I hope you have been enjoying our family recipes.  Our last month’s recipe Pink Pancakes seems to have been a great hit with everyone.  I thought I’d share with you one of my pasta favourites which I’ve called Hungarian Pasta.

Keep those recipes coming.  

A Note from the Editor

June was a month of night waking babies.  I’m pleased to say all are sleeping much better since learning how to self-settle.

Here are some tips for winter sleep routines.  Make sure baby is appropriately dressed for both sleep and outings.  Please do not over dress your children this is a SIDS risk.  Read our article on Changing Seasons and how it Effects your Child's Temperature and our link with our Clothing Guide chart.

Baby’s room should be heated where possible as dooners are not safe.  All bedding should be tucked in firmly under the mattress.  If your baby is sleeping in a wrap you can line a larger wrap with a shorter, flannelette to make it warmer.

We encourage parents to wrap babies till around 7-10 month as this assists good sleep. Here are some tips that may help. How and When to Wrap Your Baby and Transitioning out of a baby wrap.

If you would like to read about the services Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions provide please click on the following links Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child, Respite for Parents, a Night Nurse or a Professional Babysitter we also provide Gift Vouchers for many of these services.  For more information or to make a booking call Sally on: 0409 721 145.

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

Topic of Interest

In the next few editions I would like to take a look at some of the common poisons we have in our cupboards.  Poisons come in a variety of products some of which are less obvious than others and are found readily around most homes, these are parabens, talc, mineral oils and formaldehyde.

It is these poisons that I would like to take a closer look.

Baby Body Wash Products & Parabens

Sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl ether sulfate can be found in many personal care products including baby products which claim to be soap free such as liquid soap and shampoos.   Technically these products are soap free but there is a catch.  Sodium laureth sulphate is actually a detergent an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent which is also used in cleaning products such as washing up detergent and floor cleaner.  Something you would not use on your skin let alone your baby’s delicate skin.

Many of these so called ‘soap free’ products are a major cause of dry skin and may contribute to eczema and dermatitis.  Read all labels on your baby products and try to avoid any with harsh detergents.

Parabens can be found in many of the main brand baby products and other products such as shampoos, soaps and cleansers and are known to cause dermatitis.  Recently they have been linked with some types of cancers.

Parabens are used as a preservative in topical pharmaceutical products. They can also be found in cosmetics, skin care products, medications and foods.

Note: When choosing products for you or your baby read the contents first.

For more information take a look at the following link: DermNet - allergy to Parabens

Quote: topical parabens have recently been reported to have weak oestrogenic effects leading to concerns about breast cancer. Research is on-going.

Your feedback is invaluable

Thank you once again for all your feedback regarding our newsletter and articles. Please let me know if there is a topic you would like us to write about.

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?

Woman's shoes for sale

NEW Shape-ups Skechers Fitness Group Originals. Aus size 10 (US size 9½) which I bought a ½ size to big. I looking to sell them for $90 they are worth $113. If you’re interested or would like more information please call Sally 0409 721 145

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.

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 these on our forum too.

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 assistance, or just to give parents a night off.

Take a look at the choices we are offering and choose the voucher that best suits 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 extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors. We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and 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. Some of these are our Links & Contacts page, FAQ, and our Articles page.  Please let us know if you have any suggestions so that we can add them to these pages.

Check out the Product Review page if you are considering buying something for a child.  This page is specifically designed to assist you.  Parents and health professions have provided helpful comments on a variety of 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 and Testimonials?  Both these pages cover a range of topics from newborn care to toddler and child behavioural concerns.  Testimonials touch on issues such as poor feeding, breastfeeding, reflux, twin management and sleep issues including day cat-nappers and night wakers and a variety of behavioural issues.

If you would like to add your comments please email me via our Contact Us page

This Month's Article

Janet Carter is an author, parenting advisor and workshop facilitator. She has qualifications in early childhood education and is a Brain Gym practitioner working one on one with children and their parents experiencing learning and behavioural challenges.
Janet addresses a popular question ‘TV Friend or Foe’ “Most kids plug into the world of television long before they enter school. It it tempting to use TV as a baby sitter.” ... click on the link above to read more.

To view our latest Recipes for Kids on this link.

Parents Testimonies

Carol's Story

I cannot thank Cradle 2 Kindy enough. Their service completely changed our little girl for the better. She was constantly in pain and would not sleep. She was very hard to be around and especially to see her crying and screaming in pain all the time. Our C2K coach gave us suggestions on how to administer the medication effectively and also assisted me with sleep techniques and aids. These things were just amazing. We now have a happy baby that smiles and giggles and best of all sleeps!!. Nothing was ever a problem for our coach.  I rang her so so many times and she was always willing to help. I highly recommend this service - there is nothing to lose and so much to gain.

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 April newsletter and a Happy Easter or Passover to all those celebrating this special time of the year.  To those with children at school its holiday time again!  If you are looking to go somewhere that is child friendly 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.

A Note from the Editor

Thank you once again for all your feedback regarding our newsletter and articles.  I’m pleased that some of you have found Eve’s article helpful.  I would like to divert slightly for the next two months but continued on the theme of diet by taking a look at Fussy Feeders.  I do hope those of you with feeding problems find these topics helpful.  

Thank you for your feedback and recipes for our new web page. Please continue to send them in, any contributes are greatly appreciated.

Our Recipes for Kids this month has been sent in by Rachael from Randwick and is called ‘Sweet Potato Custard’.  Each month I will post up a new recipe so if you have something your family enjoys please let us all enjoy it.

As we approach winter I would like to tell you about a new product that has come to my attention called Cosy Grips.  They are a clever gadget that helps to keep the duvet on the bed.  If you are tired of your child’s quilt falling off them during the night, this may be the solution you are looking for.  Cosy Grips simply slide under mattress and fasten to cover or duvet on either side. They are just the thing for children transitioning from cot to bed and great for bunk beds or for little wrigglers.  No more getting up to check if your child is still under their covers.  Now you can all have a better night's sleep!  For more information please go to www.cosygrips.com

If you would like to know more about the service Cradle 2 Kindy provides 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 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 extra large baby wraps which are cheaper and larger than our competitors.  We also have our renowned Sleep CD - Sleep Solutions Sounds For Sleeping and 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.  Some of these are our Links & Contacts page FAQ and our Product Review page. {tag_recipientfirstname} 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

As previously mentioned this month I would like to continue along the theme of food which we started last month with the tips on Packing Lunch and our new webpage with Recipes for Kids.  This month I am taking a look at Fussy Feeders.  “Having worked amongst many babies and toddlers who either fuss at the breast/bottle or are refusing or fussy with their solids I would like to discus some of the reasons I have found are quite common causes of this fussiness.""  click on the link above to read more.

Take a look at our first recipe Ice Treats which comes under the latest recipe Sweet Potato Custard. 

Parents Testimonies

Katie's Letter of Thanks

Hi Sally, I just wanted to thank you for all the support that you provided to our new little family. We are using your routine effectively and Mark is now sleeping well! Your diagnosis of Mark's reflux was spot on. Once we started him on the medication, we noticed a remarkable improvement and were so relieved. Your website continues to be a useful source of information, as he grows, the articles are very informative. Thanks again for all your support. It’s great that you are there to support not just at the consultation but also readily available to answer any questions on the phone. Very reassuring for a first time Mum with parents overseas! Best wishes Katie.

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.

Wow! What a way to start 2011!  Cradle 2 Kindy would like to offer our condolences to all those who have suffered in the floods and bushfires.  Our prayers are with you.

Topics of interest:

I'm please most of you have found the topics of our articles interesting.  It seems back to school is a very popular topic at the moment so I would like to continue along these line with this month’s article.  I am also including for your reference the previous articles Preparing for Childcare or School and our article by mother and primary school teacher, Lee Madigan. Childcare and School Preparations as a refresher.  C2K would like to wish all first time attendances all the very best for the year of leaning ahead

A Note from the Editor

First of all my apologise for the second January newsletter which miraculously went out on its own accord mid Jan.  I was tidying up the archives and off it went.  Sometimes I'm totally confused at how these gadgets work.  I'm sure they have a mind of their own.

The subject I would like to address in this month newsletter affects many children and their parents.  That topic is colic and reflux.  Information on these topics can be discussed during a consultation on Newborn Care, Baby Care or our Toddler & Child visitation.

Reflux

As a mothercraft nurse I visit many homes with unsettled babies.  Parents pacing the floor, pulling their hair out having tired every remedy and potions family and friends have suggested with little or no improvement.

There may be several reasons why a baby is unsettled one of which may be what is commonly called 'colic'.  What is ‘colic’?  Health professionals today believe that colic is in fact 'silent reflux'.   Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) is common in babies and is due to an immature sphincter muscle between the stomach and the oesophagus.

Unfortunately in many babies ‘silent reflux’ (where a baby doesn’t vomit) often goes undiagnosed as it is still been treated as colic or in some cases parents believe that it is normal for babies to have an unsettled period.  If untreated reflux can cause complications such as increased risk of SIDS, ear and respiratory infections, teeth decay, ulcerated oesophagus.  Please note not all unsettle babies have reflux.

Typical symptoms of a child with GOR are:
Birth to 9 months - frequent unsettled periods (often known as the witching or arsenic hour) followed by long catch up sleeps.
3-9 months - a baby who struggles to feed well often coming off the breast/bottle crying and not finishing their feeding.
A toddler or child - who has feeding problems – fussy, selective, small eater or conversely overeats to alleviate discomfort.

For more symptoms please read our article Irritable Baby Syndrome - colic/reflux

For those who have or suspect they may have a child with GOR and are looking for practically tips to assist them through this difficult period, Cradle 2 Kindy offers not only invaluable suggestions but ongoing support.

A well informed mother is less likely to be stressed and is therefore better able to cope with the demands of her child.
 
Please don't hesitate to call us if you are having problems or would like a visit.  If you would like to know more please read our Newborn Care, Baby Care and Toddler & Child information or ring Sally on 0409 721 145.

Sarah's Story:

I cannot thank Cradle 2 Kindy enough. Their service complete changed our little girl for the better. She had reflux and was constantly in pain and would not sleep. She was very hard to be around and especially to see her crying and screaming in pain all the time. Our parenting coach gave us suggestions on how to administer the medication effectively and also assisted me with sleep techniques and settling aids. These things were just amazing.  We now have a happy baby that smiles and giggles and best of all sleeps!!  Nothing was ever a problem for our coach.  I rang her so so many times and she was always willing to help. I highly recommend this service - there is nothing to lose and so much to gain.

If you would like to know more 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 have 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.

Once again our prayers are with those who have suffered in the floods and bushfires. I pray the rest of 2011 be full of present surprises.

Warm regards,

Sally Hall

What's Happening?

I have added our latest article to our web page: Parenting Articles from our Archives.  There are lots titles under a variety of heading so I’m sure you will find a topic that might interest you.  We have two new headings: Articles about Colic & Reflux and Articles on Parenting which includes several stories written by fathers.

Franchising

Calling all NSW rural mothers who are interested with working with parents who have babies and young children.  We still have some openings for the right women to join our franchise team in rural NSW and in particular those close to or in; Orange or Bathurst area, Newcastle and Wollongong. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in helping parents with children from 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 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 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. You can also select to gift wrap your items.

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 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

Continuing on with our back to school theme, I'd like to take a look at how important little feet are.  Starting with strengthening your baby's toes for walking to tips on fitting shoes.  This month's article is titled 'Foot Care in Children'. "To achieve healthy feet good foot care should start young while feet are still growing"... click on the link to read more.

Parents Testimonies

Marie's Testimonial

I rang Cradle 2 Kindy when my mental health was at its lowest after having a 6 month old that had never slept for more than 20 minutes, day or night. Our coach was a life saver, literally. Firstly I was so impressed that she could come at such short notice.  She diagnosed reflux and assisted in a routine to help manage the reflux and to have my little one self-settle. From that first night our now 7 month old has slept through the night. My husband was originally unhappy with my decision to have someone come as he could not see how they could make a difference in such a short time.

However he is now telling everyone how it was the best money we have ever spent and he wished we had done it earlier. So thank you Cradle 2 Kindy, you have restored my sanity, given me a new life as the happy person I used to be.  It has been over 4 weeks now and everything is going wonderfully. We are all getting sleep and are a much happier family.

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!

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

For more information on similar parenting topics you may like take a look at our e-books Publications on this link.
All information on this website have a copyright.  The use of any material must have permission from Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.

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.

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 via our Contact Us page

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!

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 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. 

Looking for a unique gift idea?  How about a Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Gift Voucher for a personal home visit or our unique Gift Ideas for newborns.  Make up your own selection of items from our list of products then let us put them together for you in a decorative box.  Both are very practical gift ideas for mother and baby.  What better way to help parents start off well.

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.

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 Mother's Day and welcome to our May edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions newsletter.

A Note from the Editor

I hope you found the last edition informative and the article by The Gidget Foundation interesting. 

This month I would like to introduce you to the MUM FOR MUM program. This is an outreach service for mothers of infants and women in the last trimester of pregnancy. The program offers home-based emotional support to mothers with little or no family support nearby, who feel isolated or who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of motherhood. The program matches up mothers with volunteers who have completed the MUM FOR MUM volunteer training program. The volunteers are not health professionals but mothers themselves who can appreciate your challenges. MUM FOR MUM is free of charge and currently services the eastern suburbs of Sydney.

MUM FOR MUM also offers a unique volunteering opportunity for mothers who are passionate about improving the wellbeing of other mothers.  By being a MUM FOR MUM volunteer you assist another mother enjoy motherhood and help her establish a nurturing bond with her baby.  MUM FOR MUM provides training and ongoing support.  It’s a great way to give back to your community.  For more information please go to www.mumformum.org.au or call them on 02 9363 0257

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. 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?

We have added a few more helpful links to our Links & Contacts page including: The Gidget Foundation and Mum for Mum. If you have any suggestions on what you think might be helpful links to include please let us know.

For those who have the DVD and books 'Your Baby Can Read' we have just re stocked our 'Your Baby Can Learn' books.  These books teach:
Shapes -Babies will learn geometrically-related shapes instead of the typical shapes found in most baby books.
Numbers -Dr. Titzer uses research from infant perception studies to help your baby learn the concept of number as well as learn to read numerals.
Patterns -This book teaches logic patterns using colourful photographs and words. For example, "big dog, little dog, big dog, little dog, big dog, little dog, big dog, What comes next?"
Colours -This book teaches lighter and darker shades of colours.
Prepositions -Some of the most frequently used words in English are prepositions. Most babies are not specifically taught these words. Imagine how much more language your baby will understand if she or he comprehends prepositions.

To order on line just click onto the drop down and choose 'Your Baby Can Learn'  The set of 5 books are $69.95

If you have missed out on our last baby wrap sale don't fret we have our extra large Stretch Cheesecloth baby wraps going for an amazing $22.00. These wraps are ideal for the coming cooler months and are guaranteed to fit any baby. Take a look at our infamously large wraps and the wide range of colours and fabrics displayed in Our Shop. All our baby wraps are made here in Sydney.  Order on line and support our Ozzie economy.

Another great novel gift idea are the 'Your Baby Can Read', ‘Sock Ons’ which can also be purchase through Our Shop. 

Our unique Gift Ideas for newborns continue to be on sale.  Why not make up your own selection from our list of products then let us put it together for you in a decorative box. Or buy a Gift Voucher for a personal home visit. A very practical gift idea!  What better way to help parents start off well.

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 as parents.

This Month's Article

Due to inquiries and interest in children with allergies amongst the clients visited recently, I have continued on the topic of food with the title 'Allergies'.  This article contains information on foods which are both high and moderate in natural chemicals. "In today’s society children face many of life’s obstacles very early, even while at the breast. ...".  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!

Danielle's 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! Our parenting coach 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".  Koolunga, South Australia.

Roslyn's Comments

"Our coach was professional, friendly and skilled. Always responsive on the phone and with emails.   We appreciated the mothercraft advice that was as an additional service to the circumcision support provided. It was very practical mothercraft advice.   We also appreciated the routine provided.  Even though I was a bit reluctant to try it at first, it has been working perfectly".

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.