My New Life

Share the news of a baby brother or sister with a toddler, and it's likely to be met with enthusiasm. But at some point after the baby arrives, jealousy and resentment can get in the way, and that can...

9 Feb 202228min

So many parents find themselves flying through the day, constantly running through a mental to-do list. It seems there is always room to squeeze in more. To be focused on one moment in time feels next...

26 Jan 202217min

Parenting is full of trying moments. One way that parents express their frustration is by yelling — we've all been there! Feeling overwhelmed is usually at the root of it, but being around a parent wh...

12 Jan 202220min

Waldorf education has become increasingly popular in recent decades. Supporters champion the creativity and independent thinking that it fosters, but some critics say it fails to prepare children for ...

29 Dec 202117min

Do you find yourself constantly having to nudge your toddler to stay on schedule and tick all the boxes? Let's get a move on, we'll be late! No seriously, it's bedtime! Little wonder that we parents l...

15 Dec 202126min

Language milestones are a hot topic. When should my baby be speaking? And how many words? So much is tied up in our ability to communicate with our little people. On today's episode of My New Life, we...

1 Dec 202125min

Some children make a lot of noise as they move through their day. They tend to like big movements: bear hugs, wrestling, getting messy. Others are quieter. They can sometimes be bothered by subtle thi...

17 Nov 202127min

The human brain has about 100 billion nerve cells, all of which are present at birth, but have few links between them. Those links are formed by experiences children have. The idea that the right inpu...

3 Nov 202117min