http://www.parentingexpert.info Baby and Child Raising Advice Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Children naturally have an active imagination. And one of the easiest and cheapest forms of entertainment is to monopolise their imagination – something as simple as a blanket over the lounge to form a makeshift tent or cave can result in hours of play on a rainy day. Add an ... http://www.parentingexpert.info/archives/10 No-one ever said having children was easy. It has often been described as the hardest job you’ll ever love. You don’t deliver your newborn and then immediately get handed a manual, and even though everyone has well-meaning advice, it’s ultimately up to you what you do with the screaming thing ... http://www.parentingexpert.info/archives/6 Everyone knows breast is best. There is no argument, but what if (for some medical reason) you can’t breastfeed? With all the pressures placed on new mums and even mums-to-be, it can be a daunting time without the added pressure of the breast versus bottle decision. I placed a lot ... http://www.parentingexpert.info/archives/7 Even before we had left hospital, I had people commenting on my decision to use a dummy to settle my newborn. My argument was that I didn’t want her to suffer, and sucking is a great way for babies to settle. Plus, if I didn’t use a dummy the baby ... http://www.parentingexpert.info/archives/8