Posts From Daniel Shepherd
Creating a child-friendly outdoor space
With the summer holidays in mind, now is a great time to work on making a space outdoors where your kids will love to hang out and play. An outdoor… read more…
The gift of a good night’s sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep can be a real challenge. Here are a handful of products that might just help you get the rest that you deserve. A good night’s… read more…
Improving your child’s literacy skills
Literacy is a major component of your child’s cognitive development. Following these guidelines will give you the tools to coach your little one all the way from learning the ABCs… read more…
Internet safety: How parental controls can help
How to make the most of the parental control tools available, so your child can navigate the online world in a stronger, smarter and safer way. Last month, we discussed… read more…
Recognising sensory thresholds in kids
Is your child’s cup full? Occupational therapist Nalini Maistry looks at sensory regulation and what you can do about it. Children have very busy schedules which often come with a… read more…
The benefits of planting a family herb garden
Creating a mini herb garden is an exciting and rewarding parent-child activity that allows you to spend quality time together, learn lots of lessons and strengthen your family bonds. Gardening… read more…
Discussing food waste with children
‘Lyn’s Food Adventure’ is a storybook designed as a tool to help parents teach children ways to reduce food waste. Food wastage is a topic that can go unmentioned at… read more…
Easy skin care tips for mothers
Sarah Battikha is a mother and the founder of Frame, a dermatology clinic dedicated to wellbeing, health and beauty. Here, she discusses what she considers to be the best routine… read more…
Yoga poses for kids
The practice of yoga is renowned for its relaxing qualities and health benefits. Guiding your child through a series of poses is sure to bring them a renewed sense of… read more…
Hair care that works for busy mums
We sat down with Tara Rose Kidd, founder and director of Tara Rose Salon, to discuss some simple hair care tricks for busy mums. Having great hair is a wonderful… read more…
