Expert panel: Parenting

Hi, Some people, children included, produce a lot of ear wax. In the absence of other symptoms such as pain, redness of the ear, the child pulling ...

Hi, You raise an interesting question-does continued exposure actually help her immune system to mature and make her less likely to become unwell o...

Hi, This is such a specific question and I understand your worry. If you have family orders in place as a result of parenting concerns then I sugge...

Hi, You need to take your toddler to a doctor to have her food examined. It could be an infection or there is another reason for the swelling and b...

Hi, Good on you to be motivated to read to your little one. To be honest, it doesn't really matter what books you read to your baby. At this age an...

Hi, Without knowing more about your baby's growth and weight gain between his birth and now I'm limited in how much information I can offer you. Ho...

Hi, It's very individual to be honest, for parents who are very active and want to jog/walk with their baby in a stroller then the three wheeler is...

Hello, The safest place for babies to sleep is in their own safe cot, beside the parent's bed for the first 6-12 months. Check the Sids and Kids we...

Hi, At this age and stage he is working out how to get the maximum amount of attention from his parents and the world around him. Boys especially, ...

Hi, Your query ran out before it was completed. I'm sorry I'm not able to provide you with any advice or information without knowing more about you...

Hi, This is very, very normal and age appropriate. He's doing it a little early though, generally at around 7 months of age the developmental stage...

Hi, Perhaps for now he's too young and immature to be gaining much from this particular group. Given another couple of months it may be ideal but f...

Hi, Your GP is wise and up to date with the best of research based evidence. Yes, all adults and children who are going to be in contact with your ...

Hello, As you're based in NZ I'm not sure what the entitlements are. But if you check this link http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-services/el...

Hi, I agree with you that reverting back to nappies would be shame. You can only go forwards to be honest and keep doing what you are. Are you invo...

Hello, You do sound a little flat and worn down, not surprising as it seems you're doing so much for everyone else but perhaps neglecting your own ...

Hi, If there's no reason why you feel she should be scared of the car and there's not been any obvious cause then it's fair to just continue as you...

Hi, Some children just take longer than others to be dry at night and their urine production is so high that any amount of absorbent material won't...

Hi, The fact that you're in contact with his teacher is great, perhaps she/he could suggest other ways of managing this? Does he need a referral to...

Hi, I'd be happy to offer you advise but your query is incomplete. I get that your mum is just around the corner but that's about all. Do you want ...

Hi, I understand you are apprehensive about this but he will be 3 months older by the time the new baby comes so his behaviour now is not a snapsho...

At three she knows what she wants but you as her parents know what she needs. These two factors can be very different. She's biologically designed ...

Hi, You can't make her be happy about it, your role is to give her the information and allow her time to process what this means. She's probably fe...

Hi, This I feel is a question best addressed by a health professional who has expertise in separation issues. Your boy is obviously very close to h...

Hi, Just a few key points on overnight toilet training; there is a very strong genetic link between parental night dryness and when a child is phys...

It may be worthwhile for you to investigate if there are any Tripe P courses being run in your local area. This is a good all round course which pa...

Your friends may be right, some kids do struggle with only one day and it causes them more emotional distress than pleasure. There's always a settl...

Perhaps you'd both benefit from doing a Triple P course or something similar? Or some work with an early intervention specialist who may have some ...

They are probably not wanting to share you with him and becoming accoustomed to having to do this. Their behaviour is completely normal and age app...

Hi, The benefits of leaving nappies on when swimming are not so much for the baby/child but others swimming around them. Particularly in public pla...