Child Articles

Choosing a School For Your Child

By Pinky McKay IBCLC

Public or Private? What school will you send your child to? Pinky McKay discusses the decision she had to make choosing a school for her children, and explains why education isn't necessarily a matter of 'getting what you pay for.' Find out what you need to know about choosing the right school for YOUR child.

Flying With Children

Flying with children introduces a new dimension to travel. Patience levels are short, so ensuring a smooth trip is difficult.

Frustrated At The Mess? Why You Should Re-Think Playtime Mess...

By Pinky McKay IBCLC

It's got to be near the top of the list of parent's frustrations - the mess that their children make when they play! However here are some important reasons to de-stress over your children's mess. Also includes some guidelines on violent toys.

Gastro and Your Child - Dealing With Gastro

Gastro, an infection of the bowel, is very common in young children. This is usually the result of a virus, which are easily contracted from other people, even if they are immune to the virus.

How to Calm Down When Your Kids Wind You Up

By Pinky McKay IBCLC

Why is it, I wondered as I took some deep slow breaths, that just when we feel pushed to the absolute limit, our kids seem to be deliberately out to get us? Some great advice and tips from Pinky McKay on how to regain your cool when your kids wind you up.

Is Morning Mayhem Affecting Your Child?

By Pinky McKay IBCLC

Not a morning person? Are mornings chaotic in your home? Pinky McKay has 7 great tips to make mornings more magical (and barable!) for both you and your little ones.

Selective Mutism: When There's More To It Than 'Being Shy'

By Kelly Zantey

Selective mutism in a child appears to many people as a child 'just being shy' or perhaps being manipulative, controlling or difficult - they consider it to be completely normal for a child. But has the thought ever crossed your mind there might be something more to your child's shyness? If you have a shy child, no matter what their age, make sure you read this article to find out if your child might be suffering from something more than just shyness.

SIDS and the Adopted Child

SIDS in an adopted child has it's own set of challenges and heartbreaks - one that BellyBelly's Sales & Admin Support Person, Liz Casey, has sadly experienced. Read on to hear her story surrounding the SIDS death of her much wanted, adopted baby and the lack of support for adoptive families going through such a tragedy.

Smacking: To Smack or Not To Smack?

By Pinky McKay IBCLC

To smack or not to smack - a controversial topic in anyone's language. Here's some thoughts from BellyBelly's Parenting Expert, Pinky McKay, as well as member experiences and thoughts about smacking.