Newsletter

Welcome to our October 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.  I have changed our heading What’s New to What’s Happening.  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.  

This month I would like to highlight Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions Baby Care service. This service is for babies from around 3 months to approximately eighteen months of age.  

Baby Care

Our baby care service primarily addresses problems or difficulties that have arisen within the first few months of baby's life.  These circumstances are often due to a lack understanding surrounding a baby’s need for a routine.  This may have lead to poor sleep habits such as catnapping (waking after 45 mins instead of sleeping 2 to 2½ hours) and snacking (feeding under 3½ hours).   We also address topics such as breast, bottle and food refusal, starting solids, age appropriate play, weaning, poor day sleep,  night waking and reflux management.

Cradle 2 Kindy provides you with your own personal parenting coach.  Your coach will assist you with professional advice to help enhance your parenting skills and achieve a harmonious household.

This service includes information on your baby’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, night nurses and professional babysitting 

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

Testimonial:  "We enlisted the help of Cradle to Kindy when our now 6 month old son was 13 weeks old. He had become "addicted" to the dummy, and was unable to sleep for longer than 45 minutes in the day, and a few hours at night, due to the dummy falling out. Our coach came and showed us how to help him to learn to settle himself, with gentle techniques and ongoing support which made us confident enough to keep up the strategy she introduced. Our son is now sleeping through the night, and even on occasion giggles as we lay him down in his cot. Our experience this time around with Cradle to Kindy's help, is so different to our first child who never learnt to self settle. We are all contented and well rested thanks to the wonderful contribution that our coach has made to our lives". Bayview, NSW

“Following an illness our 13 month old, Jacob, became dependent on help to go to sleep and eventually slept in bed with my husband and I.  After one month of very little sleep by all of us I was referred to Cradle 2 Kindy by my GP and I was hoping for a miracle, which is exactly what we received.  After 2 nights our parent coach had Jacob sorted out and he now sleeps from 7 pm to 7 am, hasn't been night waking and his day sleeps are getting longer.  He is a different baby, now that he is getting proper sleep, and I am a much better mum for it.  We couldn't be happier with the service provided by Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions.” Wollongong, 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 them our contact details.  On the other hand you may like to give them a Gift Voucher for a Baby 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 Happening?

I have changed this section from What's New to What's Happening.  Did you know our new website has been up for over 2 years!  Wow how time flies! 

I would like to bring your attention to a very worthy organisation Homes of Hope International  (HOHI) this organisation is rescuing woman and children in third world countries who are at risk. 

Homes of Hope International was established in 2004 in response to numerous opportunities and invitations to work with partners in the third world who were rescuing women and children at risk.  HOHI provide ways for women and children in third world countries to escape the poverty cycle.  This involves education and assistance in self sufficiency as well as providing a safe place for women and children to receive healing for the physical and psychological wounds they have experienced. HOHI presently have six orphanages and rely on donations from sponsors and supporters to meet the needs of the children in the homes. You can find out more information on line at Homes of Hope International

This Month's Article

With continuing our topic on phobias, fears and anxiety in young children this month I am taking a look at some tips to help your children overcome their fears. 

"There are some personality types that are naturally ‘worry warts’ if you are one of these your children will pick up on your anxiety.". ..... click here to read the full story on Overcoming Fears and Anxiety in Children.

Parents Testimonies

Kristyn's comments

I cannot recommend this service enough. I am eternally grateful to Cradle to Kindy for the expert advice and help we received. I was at breaking point with a 6 month old who for the last 2 months only catnapped in the day and slept and 1hr at night if lucky, plus trying to manage an extremely active 3 yr old. I had sought help from paediatrician, dr, clinic nurse, other mums but all to no avail.

I needed someone to come to our home as I couldn't do a stay away program so I did a search and found C2K. I was very hesitant at first but now my only regret is not knowing about them earlier. Sally was brilliant and came and did a night stay that night. She diagnosed a reflux problem, put some new management into place and by the second night the baby was sleeping through and we are continuing to see great results with both children. Whilst it is not always easy implementing a new routine and procedure, and I still feel nervous and uncertain at times, the change is amazing. I am so grateful". Yarrawarrah NSW

Any Questions?

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

I'd love to hear from you!

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