Entries by Emma Garbett

Toddler Tantrums: Why They Happen and How Play Can Help

Toddler Tantrums: Why They Happen and How Play Can Help If you’ve got a one-year-old, chances are you’ve already met their fiery little side. Toddler tantrums can seem to appear overnight—one day your baby is smiling sweetly, the next they’re face down on the floor because you dared to peel their banana the wrong way. […]

How to Entertain a 3 Month Old Baby

How to Entertain a 3 Month Old Baby If you’re sitting with your wide-awake little one, wondering how to entertain a 3 month old baby when they’re suddenly alert for longer stretches, you’re in good company. At this stage, your baby’s becoming more curious by the day — but they still rely on you to […]

📚 How to Read to Your Baby (Without Feeling Silly)

📚 How to Read to Your Baby (Without Feeling Silly) If you’ve ever Googled how to read to your baby at 2am while clutching “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and wondering if your tiny human even notices, you’re not alone. Reading to a baby under one can feel… well, slightly ridiculous at first. They chew the […]

Baby Social Development: How Early Friendships Begin

Baby Social Development: How Early Friendships Begin When you think about baby social development, you probably imagine toddlers sharing toys at playgroup (or, let’s be honest, refusing to). But the truth is, social skills start much earlier — even before your baby can sit up. From those first smiles to copying other babies’ babbles, your […]

What Maternity Leave Is Really Like (Spoiler: Not a Holiday)

What Maternity Leave Is Really Like (Spoiler: Not a Holiday) So, you’ve circled that date in your diary. Maternity leave. You’ve probably imagined it at least once: leisurely coffees, catching up on Netflix, maybe even taking up knitting. In reality? Well… let’s just say that what maternity leave is really like may not match the […]

Are Baby Classes Worth It?

The Truth No One Told You Before You Became a Parent If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably typed it into Google at least once: Are baby classes worth it? You picture singing “Twinkle Twinkle” with a dozen strangers or waving a scarf while your baby stares blankly, and you’re not convinced. And yes — […]

Fun Ways to Support Your Baby’s Development at Home

Fun Ways to Support Your Baby’s Development at Home. If you’ve got a baby between 0–12 months, you’ve probably googled at 3 a.m., “Fun ways to support your baby’s development at home.” (Right after googling “how to get poo out of a white babygrow.”) The good news? You don’t need a PhD in neuroscience or […]