Child Safety Articles – 4akid
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Child Safety during the Festive Season - written by Amor Herbst
No matter how Childproofed your home is to keep your mobile baby or young tot safe, your house guests will NOT be used to locking gates, keeping doors closed, toilet seats down and kitchen appliance cords out of reach. Your home will effectively become a brand new environment for your little one - here’s how to cover the basics!
Parenting Styles and Preferences
There are many different styles of parenting, and as a parent it is your choice which style you use with your child. We indulge in the most common parenting types in this article, with the pros and cons of each one.
Proven Methods of Potty Training
Potty training can be one of the most infuriating tasks a parent has to teach their child. Here is some advice and proven methods, to help you along this somewhat difficult journey.
Article written by Amor Herbst on Medication Safety
Medication can be dangerous and even fatal if not managed correctly or with respect. However with the proper care and caution, it helps our children recover from illness faster and can be life-saving. This article goes into storage, home medicating, pharmacies and at the Doctor.
Top 10 Tips for Better Family Communication
Here are 10 very interesting ways to communicate better within your family, thus making the home a better and happier environment.
How to deal with certain curve balls in parenthood
How to deal with certain curve balls in parenthood, includes how to get rid of baby's dummy, get baby to sleep in their own bed, how to introduce solids, how to get your child to eat vegetables and many more.
Fatherhood- busted myths
Gone are the day when fathers only brought home the money.Fathers are now more hands on, and more loving than we have given them credit for. Here are some reasons why those myths are busted.
What Celebrities say about Parenthood
This article gives you the inns and the outs of parenthood for celebrities in their own words. Celebrities are not special, they have the same fears, the same crying baby and the same joy their baby gives them. This article also includes tips from them and knowledge they have gained.
Why do babies cry?
There are many reasons why babies cry, and it can be very hard for a new parent to know why their baby is crying and how they can help to cease it.
Most popular baby names in SA
Having trouble picking a name for your little toddler on his/her way? Here are the most popular names in SA to help you on your journey.
The Impact of Television on Children
An interesting article written by Justine Loewenthal, Neurotherapy Technicianon on the impact of television on children, and when watching television is good, and when it is harmful to your child.
Dealing with the Anxious Child
Claudette Jordan, a Counselling Psychologist, gives interesting and helpful tools to parents, in order to help them deal with an anxious children.
Toy Safety Guidelines For Parents
This article written by Ally Cohen, describes the dangers that can occur to our children if the toys are not safe. She then goes into detail into which products and toys are appropriate for every age.
How Safe Are Your Children's Toys?
This article (written by Ally Cohen) shows the dangers of certain products for children, as well as what to look for as parents, on those toys. It also delves into the laws and regulations surrounding child safety.
