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.
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 SolutionsGift 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 ourGift Ideaswhich is delivered in a decorative box. You can also make up your own gift ideas package by selecting items from the range of products inOur 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 renownedSleep 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.
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.
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 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.
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!
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 August edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions
newsletter. I hope you will find something of interest in this edition.
A Note from the Editor
I wonder how many of you were able to attend the
Starlight Foundation ball. Thank you to all those who did find time to
attend. It certainly is a worthy cause.
In our June newsletter I brought to your
attention the services we at Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions services
provide. Over then next few issues I would like to highlight some of
these services. In this issue I would like to bring to your attention
our Nursery Preparations.
Nursery Preparations
This two hour visit is an excellent pre
baby-shower gift for any parents to be.
Why pre-baby-shower? Getting a professionals point
of view on appropriate brands and products you and your baby may
requirement will help you make your wish list and
may help you avoid buying unnecessary items which you may need
to return later.
Both parents will benefit from this professional
visit as we cover a variety of topics such as the safety standards for baby products, what products are and are not necessarily needed for baby, mother and
the nursery.
These topics cover - clothing, bedding, nursery
equipment and furniture, bath, feeding and medical needs, play ideas,
car and home fittings, prams, safety around the home
and many more ideas for baby, nursery and mother. Hand outs and a
nursery check list is also provided. We also provide a handy list of
items, for both parents, of things they may need for the birth and
during mum's stay in hospital.
Testimonial: Unfortunately we didn’t know
about this service till after the baby shower even so the information
we received was extremely valuable. We were given such helpful
information which certainly prepared both my husband and I for the
hospital visit and for our baby’s home coming. Our coach then returned
to help us with our newborn. I’d definitely recommend this service to any first time parents, to help you prepare for your baby. Linda, Randwick, NSW
If you know anyone expecting a baby and would like
to give them a gift you know will have an impact our Gift Voucher for the Nursery Preparations.
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: "Hi, I just wanted to say
thank you for your great website and publications (as well as the giant
wraps!). Since I started a routine with my 4 month old, about 3 weeks
ago, using lots of your advice from your e-book we haven't looked back.
Before doing this I was finding myself frequently feeding after 3
hours, nearly having mastitis twice and generally feeling frazzled and
unable to get out to
do anything.
After a hard slog for the first week and probably an
increase in the amount of crying in our house - that includes my baby,
me, my husband (nearly) and probably my other 2 girls I have noticed
that we are all a lot more relaxed, me especially. I have time to do
things again, and by 7:00-7:30 each night ALL of our kids are in bed and
I can relax with my husband. Every day my baby is easier to resettle
and I am getting more and more confident, and less worried about him
waking when it is not time for a feed He also seems happier and more
relaxed and as you advised I am starting to wander round my house
wondering what to do with the extra time I've got again! Anyway it's
just on 10pm so it's time to go and feed! Regards, Jennifer."
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?
Thanks to word going out about our service to families in rural areas through information on our Correspondence Consultation and Case Studies
pages, Sally had a trip up to Singleton to assist with a two year old's
bedtime routine and night waking. It was a lovely break from
travelling the streets of Sydney. The GPS took her on a winding rout
through the beautiful Aussie bush past several farm gate produce on
sale. Unfortunately she didn't return by the same route as she was
looking forward to buying some fresh farm produce.
Thanks also to existing clients who have passed on
our contact details to friends and family in other states. We have
received quite a few inquiries and are now supporting parents in Western
Aust, Victoria and rural NSW. Below read a happy testimonial from one
of our client in Perth, WA. Thank you to all those who have passed on
our contact details.
This Month's Article
June was a busy month for me with toddlers and young
children which has lead me to address a few issue over the next few
months that as parents you too may face. Some of which can scare the
wits out of parents. The first of these is topics I will cover in this
and the next issue is: Phobias, Fears and Anxiety in babies and young
children.
"Parents naturally want to protect their children
against the terrors and pains this world can bring but unfortunately
there are some things that we may not be able to protect our children
from". .....click here to read the full story on Phobias, Fears and Anxiety.
Parents Testimonies
Leanne's E-mail from WA
My son was diagnosed with Silent reflux at 6 weeks
old. I remember feeling disappointed we didn't realise what was going
on earlier. We gave him the small dose of Losec prescribed and thought
we were on top of things. Things didn't get better. We had a day stay
at the Mothercraft Residential Centre, (which he slept through, I must
have called them at least 20 times, sought help from the local community
health nurse and numerous appointments with our paediatrician.
Despite my efforts, we had no routine. I was
feeding 3-4 times at night. Rocking him for 40 minutes in his pram to
get a 20 minute sleep during the day. He was ALWAYS tired and would
often have times where he would be screaming in pain for 1-2 hours until
the pain subsided. My whole day consisted of me trying to get him to
sleep. I was given so much conflicting information: it's a growth
spurt, feed him more during the day, he will grow out of it. At 18
weeks I was told about C2K from a friend in Sydney. As we live in Perth,
I was able to use C2K services via correspondence.
I cannot imagine what our lives would be like if we
hadn't had the help from Cradle 2 Kindy. Our parenting coach, Sally has
been heaven sent! Sally was correct...medication was the key to our
son's contentment. I had got into so many bad habits just trying to
keep him from crying and get him to sleep. Sally gave me the tools to
completely change this around. I now have a son who sleeps during the
day and sleeps through at night but most of all he isn't screaming in
pain. I never imagined this could happen so quickly.
Using Cradle 2 Kindy via correspondence has been a
piece of cake. Sally has always been contactable within a few hours
when I have needed her. I managed to achieve everything she outlined. I
have stuck to her advice and with persistence and being consistent, my
son is living a much happier pain free life.
He is actually giggling and not crying during his up time.
If I could, I would nominate Sally for the Nobel
peace prize!!! She has certainly bought peace to our house.
Having a baby with reflux is a challenge and can
take its toll. I just feel so lucky to have had the opportunity for
Sally to help us especially when no one in Perth could".
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 July edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions
newsletter.
A Note from the Editor
This month I have asked Todd Anderson to tell us a
little about the Starlight Foundation.
Todd writes "Whilst spending some quality time
with Sally as she worked her magic on our little Riley, we got to
talking about the upcoming Starlight foundation fundraiser in Sydney,
the Sydney Star Ball.
A little about the Starlight Foundation : since
1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and
hospitalised children, and their families, by delivering innovative
programs that restore the fun, laughter and joy that serious illness
takes away.
Living with illness or injury can cause enormous
strain in the lives of children and their families. Starlight delivers
programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when
they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no
matter their illness or where they live. Each year there are over
600,000 child admissions made to hospitals across Australia with an
increasing number of children spending extended periods recuperating in
the home following hospital treatment. Sadly, Starlight reaches only ‘1
in 3’ of these children.
Your opportunity to make a difference: whilst the
people reading this will attest, kids that don’t sleep can be hard work,
there are families out there doing it much tougher than ourselves. The
Sydney Star Ball provides us with an opportunity to really make a
difference to these kids and their families, whilst enjoying a great
night out with friends. 2010 marks the 13th of the Sydney Star Ball and
we're aiming to raise in excess of $350,000 - this will only be achieved
if people make an active choice to get involved and get along to the
event…with sleeping babies, I'm hoping you'll call in a babysitter and
join Kara and I at the event on 28/8/10. The 2010 Starlight Ball will
be held at Star City Casino in the Grand Ballroom and feature top shelf
food and beverage, entertainment and experiences. Click here to download
our booking
form…with all this sleep you're now getting, there are no excuses!
Hope to see you there! You can contact Todd for
further information on: 0407 431 152.
We still have some openings for the right women
to join Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions franchise in Orange or
Bathurst area. 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.
Do you know about the
various services we at Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions offer?
Starting with newborn care we can assist with breastfeeding,
settling, routines and practical tips to avoid potential problems then
with older babies we help with feeding difficulties, such as
breast or bottle refusal, reflux management, poor day or night sleeping
and finally our parenting tips for toddlers and children
up to 5 years old we cover behavioural management, tanturms, bedtime
routines, night waking, staying in bed, fussy feeders and more. If you
or anyone you know have a challenging situation with a baby or a child
up to 5 years if age please don't hesitate to give Sally a call on 0409
721 145.
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: "Hi, I just wanted to say
thank you for your
great website and publications (as well as the giant
wraps!). Since I
started a routine with my 4 month old, about 3 weeks
ago, using lots of
your advice from your e-book we haven’t looked
back. Before doing this I
was finding myself frequently feeding after 3 hours,
nearly having
mastitis twice and generally feeling frazzled and
unable to get out to
do anything.
After a hard slog for the first week and probably an
increase in the amount of crying in our house - that
includes my baby,
me, my husband (nearly) and probably my other 2
girls – I have noticed
that we are all a lot more relaxed, me especially. I
have time to do
things again, and by 7:00-7:30 each night ALL of our
kids are in bed and
I can relax with my husband. Every day my baby is
easier to resettle
and I am getting more and more confident, and less
worried about him
waking when it’s not time for a feed. He also seems
happier and more
relaxed and as you advised I’m starting to wander
round my house
wondering what to do with the extra time I’ve got
again! Anyway it’s
just on 10 so it’s time to go and feed!
Regards, Jennifer."
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?
I have taken some time off from working on the
website other than the usual newsletter and uploading the articles and
the appropriate applications needed for both of these. I have now
provided a Permission Slip which can be downloaded and printed out for
those sending in video clips of their reflux babies. I have also added
the information about this project to our website News page as
previously mentioned.
I have added two more links to our Links
& Contacts page, Autism Spectrum Australia
& Asperger Services Australia, following our article last month.
If you have any other suggestions please let us
know. And thank you to all those who have passed on our contact
details to other parents.
I hope our Case
Studies and Correspondence
Consultation pages have been helpful to those
passing our details on to parents living in rural areas, interstate or
overseas.
Our infamously large baby wraps continue to be
popular. Don't forget our two NEW vibrant
colours in Plain
Flannelette; Hot Pink and Cornflour Blue which are ideal for
winter. Also a great winter wrap are our stretch jersey approx 130 x
150 cm.
Now that the cold weather has
set in solve the
problem of loosing baby's socks with a pair of ‘Sock
Ons’. While
your in Our Shoptake
a look at our range of other baby products including our unique gift ideas? A Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting
SolutionsGift
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
Many of you commented on our last month's articles
one by Dr Andrews on 'Promoting Good
Learning Behaviour & Attention' and the other on
'Food Frustration' I'm thrilled that I was able to bring you these two
interesting topics.
This week Michelle Fox, a registered psychologist,
talks about the psychological
impact of your baby’s reflux on you and your
family: "I am a mother of two children who both suffered from reflux
as babies and a psychologist who continues to see exhausted and
distraught mothers of babies with reflux in my practise."..... 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!
Catherine's E-mail
“Words cannot express our gratitude for your
expertise and help. We were at wits end regarding getting our 4.5 month
old baby boy to sleep and had no idea our poor petal had silent reflux. I
was totally amazed at the difference your suggestions made immediately
(within 12 hours). We went from a screaming, 'fighting sleep' boy who
couldn't sleep longer than 20 mins during the day, fed every 3 hours and
was awake up to 5 times per night - to sleeping 4-6 hours during the
day in 2 hour blocks and sleeping during the night on your first visit. I
was also delighted you gave me the courage to wake my 'non sleeper' to
dream feed him - he now can sleep through the entire night! An equal
thrill to sleeping is how you managed to get us to to self settle him on
the first night (after 4.5 months of consistent rocking him to sleep in
our arms that took anything from 1 hour to 3 hours and during the day
45 mins of rocking for a 20 min sleep reward with only 10 mins of this
in the cot)! You have completely changed all our lives for the better
and provided us with a 24 hour baby routine that has made our baby boy
so much happier and calmer. I still can't believe my 8 kilo plus baby
can quickly self settle on his own with your techniques - it is like a
dream for a chronically sleep deprived family. And I love we can now
choose where he sleeps during the day (not forced to take the pram or
drive the car on freeways) the cot is now our first option! My husband
and I are also eating hot dinners together for the first time since he
was born ...
You are a real life Mary Poppins to us - and I would
recommend you (and have) to anyone with an unsettled baby or needing
expert sleep and feeding advice. Your knowledge, friendliness and
professionalism are unique.
Thank you, thank you for radically changing our
lives - we are so pleased to have found you. Eternally grateful".
Helen's Comments
"Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions has helped with
both our children now. I was referred to them by a friend when my son
was 10 weeks old. We already had a lot of 'bad' habits like rocking him
to sleep and we were also dealing with reflux. After a visit from our
coach we worked hard at the routine and all the tips she gave us and
within 2 weeks he was sleeping so well and even 8 hrs at night!! When
our daughter arrived I called our coach when she was just 2.5 weeks. I
was breast feeding and the 'demand' feeding that everyone tells you is
necessary was driving us crazy and our little girl was becoming more
unsettled. Within 24 hours of our coach's visit she was down to 6 feeds
in 24 hrs and in a routine!! Our coach's assistance with my two kids has
been second to none. No amount of reading or advice from doctors/nurses
etc could compare. I tell everyone that there is something 'magic'
about Cradle 2 Kindy's service - they have been our family's lifesaver.
Thanks C2K!!!!".
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.
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
Shoptake 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 SolutionsGift
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.
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.
Although summer seems to have been with us since September be
prepared for the heat yet to come. Children overheat quickly when
racing around, so have plenty of water on hand. Keep baby covered up,
in 100% shade and be aware of the glare from water or sand that can
also cause burning. Hydrate baby with cooled boiled water during the
hot days. Take a look at our Clothing Guide and our article on How to Prevent and Treat Dehydration in Children.
As
we approach the holiday season, if you are looking for some tips
traveling by air we have some practical advice in our article on Flying With Children.
How
are you going with the toilet training? I hope the tips in our last
newsletter have helped. Thanks for your positive feedback on the Brolly Sheets and Chair Pads helping protect your furniture against accidental wettings.
A Note from the Editor
Many
thanks to everyone for your referrals this year and to those who have
sent in their Referral Tickets. Our first prize winner is Kerri Corn,
second prize is to Hoiva Cheung and pot draw went to Maree Page.
Congratulations!
We have had a great response to our advertising for franchisees. Thanks to all who have
passed the word around, keep up the good work. To view the
advertisement please go to Franchises Available on the News page.
We
still have openings for the right women in the ACT, Wollongong, and
Orange. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in helping parents
from pre-birth to five years old, here is a fantastic opportunity to do
so. Read more in our News page.
Share on Facebook Cradle 2 Kindy has it's own Facebook please feel free to join us. It is lovely to see so many of you have joined Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting
Solutions Facebook. If you haven't already done so and would like to
now is a great time!
Thank you to
everyone who has given their positive feedback on the e-book. Cradle 2
Kindy e-book publications are written by Sally Hall with all her
professional yet practical tips and are an excellent purchase for any
parent who would like to prevent potential problems or to just keep one
step ahead of their children’s needs and development.
The e-books available are: Birth to 3 months 'The Cradle Will Rock', 3-9 months 'Rock a Bye Baby' 9-18 months 'When the Wind Blows' and toddler and child 'When the Bough Breaks'. Purchase a copy now through Our Shop Publications and receive a down load of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting'.
I
hope you find something of interest in this edition of Cradle 2 Kindy
Parenting Solutions newsletter. Until next time have a great holiday
season! Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukah.
Warm regards,
Sally Hall
What's New?
Our Shop has a new products ‘Sock Ons’ cleaver little invention that keep baby socks on! So you say it's summer and baby's don't need socks! Well try wearing them
without the socks, just as a fashion statement!
Here's
a great number to know when you're looking for some obscure government
department or an organisation you need contact number for. Connect NSW 13 36 79.
Our winter waffle fabric wraps are on sale. Usually $25.00 now only $22.00 so take advantage of this offer while it lasts. While you in Our Shop take a look at our unique Gift Ideas for newborns which are also on sale.
Instead of sending the regular baby gifts why not give a Gift Voucher
for a personal visit from one of our professional experienced Parent
Coaches. A great gift idea! What better way to help parents start off
well and avoid many of those unforseen traps that can be bring
heartache and sleepless nights later.
This Months Articles
Counsellor
and mediator Sharon Murphy has written her second article on Parenting
Challengers. And Lisa Collins written her personal experiences on a
little known cause for sleepless nights.
In the new year I am honing in on more health articles. I have asked
several health professionals to contribute including, Hanan Saleh
(APD,AN) Accredited Practising Dietitian Consultant Paediatric/Adult
specialist in weight management - As seen on SBS TV series “Food
Investigators” and naturopath Jodie Sirone BHSc (CompMed) from Live
Life Natural Therapies.
Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through
filling out our online evaluation form. Keep those testimonials coming!
Catherine’s Story
After
8 months of no sleep, and listening to our twin babies constantly
screaming who seemed to always be in pain, we approached C2K for some
phone advice - we don't have anything like her service in Adelaide.
The medical professionals we had spoken with felt that while there was
a possibility they may have silent reflux it was more likely that they
were just very difficult babies. The trial of reflux medication had
not seemed to work either. Our C2K coach was certain that the boys had
silent reflux and that their dosage of medication was not sufficient.
Although this seemed contradictory to our paediatrician's advice, it
made sense to me (even in our completely sleep deprived state) so our
coach advice gave us the confidence to approach a different
paediatrician who agreed to increase the dosage of Losec. The change
in the boys was almost instant, they now sleep beautifully and so do
we. Thanks Cradle 2 Kindy!
Kass’s Comments
Cradle
2 Kindy has been a God send to our family and we couldn't have done it
without our supportive parenting coach. They have been reliable every
step of the way and such a great encouragement. I know I can count on
their expertise and advice for every situation.
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 me (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! What a lovely time of the year. Cool mornings and evenings
and warm sunny days. A great time of the year to start toilet training
your toddler. Here are some tips on How to toilet train your toddler.
Brolly
Sheets has just brought out a new product which may also help. Chair
Pads protects car seats, highchairs and furniture against minor leaks.
Find out more. For the children who are bed wetting, Brolly Sheets also have a unique cover that take the hassle out of bed wetting.
A Note from the Editor
It has finally happened! We have begun advertising for
franchisees. This is being done in various places such as on radio
with HOPE 103.2. Where we have had quite a few responses already. We
are also putting the word out through several employment agencies. To
view our advertisement go to Franchises Available on the News page.
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
with an even greater prospect to operate your own business. Read more
in our What's New section of this newsletter.
Our E-book Publications are at a very special price of $15.95 each or purchase the lot for a bargain price. Your purchase includes a FREE down load of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting' so get in now while this offer still stands.
These e-books are an excellent purchase for any parent who would like
to prevent potential problems or to just keep one step ahead of their
children’s needs and development.
The e-book pictured above is 'When the Bough Breaks'. This book is full of practical tips for parents with toddlers and children. Purchase a copy now through Our Shop Publications.
I hope you will find the information it this edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting Solutions newsletter interesting and helpful.
As
mentioned we are looking for confident women to own and operate a
Cradle 2 Kindy franchise. Experience with the needs of small children
and a passion to assist parents is essential but a business background
is not necessary as this and mothercraft instruction will be included
in the franchise training. For more information go to the Franchising pages.
Connect
NSW 13 36 79. This is a great number to know when your looking for
some obscure government department or an organisation you need contact
number for.
Our Shopcontinues the sale on cheesecloth and waffle fabric wraps. Usually $25.00 now only $22.00. Take advantage of this very special price while it lasts. Our Gift Ideas for newborns are also at a special price. Instead of sending the regular baby gifts why not give a Gift Voucher
for a personal visit from one of our professional, experienced Parent
Coaches. A perfect gift to help parents start off well and avoid many
of those unforseen traps that can later bring heartache and sleepless
nights.
Thanks to those who have sent in their Referral Tickets.
Don’t get left out. If you have referred someone to Cradle 2 Kindy you
too could be in the draw for our amazing prizes. To read more about
how to enter this competition and others take a look at our News
page. Our sponsors include Bravo Communication, Babies Galore, Baby
buds, Outlook Baby Accessories, Dymocks Books, Bamboo Baby and Your
Baby Can Read.
Your contribution to our 'Shopping Guide' and the Forums are helping support other parents. Keep up the good work.
Thanks to all the parents who contribute to this section through
filling out our online evaluation form. Keep those testimonials coming!
Kim Hasting's Comments
It
has been almost 12 months since we used the services of Cradle 2 Kindly
and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Jacob was 12 months old
at the time and our parenting coach sorted out his sleep problems in 2
nights and Jacob's sleeping improved dramatically, including some
nights of 13 hours sleep and his daytime sleeps average around 2 hours
with the occasional 3 hour sleep, instead of 40 minute catnaps. Life
is so much easier with Jacob sleeping properly and I am confident in
the decisions I make with Jacob if he does night wake, which is all due
to the skills and advice provided by our Cradle 2 Kindy parenting
coach. I would encourage all parents that have sleep problems with a
child to use the services of Cradle 2 Kindy.
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.
Winter is now well upon us! Just a little tip for those using sleeping bags,
if you want to avoid potential problems when moving your toddler to a
bed I suggest you continue to use a sheet over the top as part of your
baby's sleep routine. For babies under 8 months old I recommend you
continue to wrap (see article on wrapping. How and when to wrap your baby And where do you get the largest wraps on the market? From Our Shop of course!
I've had another set back with the franchising but keep your eyes on this spot to keep informed.
Share on Facebook Cradle 2 Kindy’s Facebook is going well please feel free to join us.
We have had lots so positive feed back from those who have read our e-book Publications so we are continuing our very special price of $15.95 each. A purchase of any of our e-books includes a FREE
down load of '1300 RUN 101 The Fundamentals of Parenting'. Be sure you
get your copy while the offer still stands. For more information
regarding each e-book please read our Publications page.
The e-book picture above is ‘When the Wind Blows’. This publication has practical tips relating to babies from 9 to 18 months old. You can purchase a copy through Our Shop.
I would like to introduce next months new contributor to our newsletter.
Sharon Murphy is a counsellor and mediator. Sharon has experience
working with babies, toddlers, school-aged children and adolescents;
working with issues of grief, insecurity, anxiety, jealous and anger.
In her work with Mums and babies, Sharon has supported Mums in their
understanding and acceptance of their baby, and in the development of a
rewarding relationship for both Mum and baby. In her work with
couples, Sharon has worked with relationship struggles, alienation,
domestic violence and separation and divorce. Sharon will be covering
a few different topics on young children; on changing family dynamics
and on the relationship between Mum and Dad. Following World Autism
Awareness Day in April, I have invited Sharon to provide an article on
Asperger’s Disorder for our next newsletter.
For those who have our
old email address (cradle2kindy@optusnet.com.au) could you please
remove it from you address book and replace it with info@cradle2kindy.com.au thank you.
I'm sure you find this edition of Cradle 2 Kindy Parenting
Solutions newsletter not only enjoyable but helpful.
Can your baby read? Recent studies have shown that young
developing minds (from 3 months to 4 years old) are looking for more
complex learning. Children see learning as part of play and should not
be forced to learn. Introducing new games to stimulate young minds,
such as reading has many benefits. For more on this topic read our
article on The
Importance of Stories, Songs and Rhymes for children of all ages and view own new promotional video
clip on Your Baby Can Read DVD's and books. This set of educational
material are a must buy for any parent with children between 3 months
and 5 years old.
Our Shop continues the sale on cheesecloth stretch and non-stretch wraps and extends to our waffle collection usually $25.00 now only$22.00 so get in now before the sale closes. While you'r there take a look at our Gift Ideas for newborns which are going at a special budget
price too. If you are interested in having a baby wrap embroidered
with baby's name and date of birth please let me know.
Don’t forget anyone can join our competitions. It's not too late to send in your Referral Tickets for those you have already referred families to us. Read more about both competitions on our News
page also take a look at the amazing prizes from our sponsors who
include Bravo Communication, Babies Galore, Baby buds, Outlook Baby
Accessories, Dymocks Books, Bamboo Baby and Your Baby Can Read.
95% of Cradle 2 Kindy's clients come through your referrals that is why
we would like to thank you and reward you for your loyalty and
confidence in our service. To receive our reward you will need to join
the competition. The competition ends 9th of November 2009. Click
here for more information News.
Thanks to those who continue to give us feed back on what you would
like us to include in our newsletters. Let us also know any helpful
tips that may help other parents so we may add them to our 'Shopping Guide' and keep up the good work supporting others through the forums
too. If you are a client and haven't already done so please fill in an
evaluation form in the members area. Or send in an update to let us
know how C2K continues to benefit you. Your testimonials are a great
encouragement to other parents who may be in a similar situation.
This Months Articles
Lisa Walsh continues her
tips on simplifying motherhood and David Cains writes for our
fatherhood article. David writes short stories and has just completed
his first novel 'Devolution'. If you are a father and would like to share your story of parenting with us please email it to info@cradle2kindy.com.au
We enlisted the help of Cradle 2 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 parenting 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.
Kim's Testimonial
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.
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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