There are certain exercises you should and should NOT do during pregnancy.  This section gives you a good understanding of why you really need to do some exercises and why you really need to avoid others. This information will help you ensure safety for yourself and your baby as you continue to exercise throughout your pregnancy.  

You only ever get one pelvic floor so it’s worth looking after it! This section delves into the depths of your pelvic floor so you can understand in detail; exactly where it is, what it does, how to look after it, how to exercise it properly and what to do if something goes wrong with it! – Very important information for EVERY woman.

Your poor tummy cops a hiding during pregnancy. It gets stretched beyond recognition and then is expected to just bounce back again!  This section of Skillforkids.com will provide you with the knowledge to look after your abdominals as well as possible during pregnancy, understand how your abdominals support your spine and pelvis and assist your tummy in making the best recovery possible after your baby arrives.   

Most women will experience pain somewhere during their pregnancy.  Whether its your back, pelvis, neck or ribs, there is usually something that you can do to help you get through your day a little easier.  The section provides information to help you understand where your pain is coming from, why it’s so sore and what you can do about it to prevent it from getting worse. 

Not only is it useful to prepare physically for labour, but psychologically and emotionally too.  This section provides information on how you can best “train your brain” for the demands of childbirth.  With the use of video demonstrations, we show you how you can use your mind to your best advantage during labour (and beyond!).

These days there are so many parenting books available.  If you read them all you would surely just get confused! At some point you will need to look inside yourself and choose what type of parent you will be.  This section of Skillforkids.com discusses topics such as; your parenting options, your parenting values, self awareness and understanding …and more. A hugely valuable resource that we hope will help you find your true parenting self.

In the attachment section you will find articles that will help you understand the critical nature of parent-infant interactions during the first few years of your baby’s life. We have plenty of tips for how to take advantage of this vital developmental period via nurturing communications.

This section of the website shows you what we are all about here at Skillforkids.com.  What will be important to your child’s development? How can you best foster healthy physical and psychological development in your child?  Your answers lie here, as we present you with the fundamental principals that our entire philosophy is based upon.  This section will help equip you with essential knowledge required in your new parenting career…..a great head start! 

Your baby’s first month will be packed full of amazing changes in your little one’s development.  This section will help you understand exactly what is going on and why – as both their mind and body changes rapidly. This knowledge will enable you to really bond with your little one as you begin to play purposefully with them, helping them to take in and adjust to their new world. 

Research shows us that play is the basis of all childhood learning.  It is through play that children will learn all about themselves and the world they are in.  However, sometimes as busy parents in a busy world, we can forget how to play, or forget to make enough time for it. This section of Skillforkids.com will help you rekindle the joy of play that lies within us all.  It will teach you everything you need to know about playing with your child – what it is, why it’s important and how to prepare for playing with your little one. Have fun!

Parenting is the greatest challenge we take on in our lives. This section will help you develop some important skills that will assist greatly in your ability to consistently nurture your child’s development in ways that align with what you most value as a parent, and desire for your child.

Congratulations on the birth of your newest family member!  While so much of your time is dedicated to tending to your baby’s every need, you must remember to take good care of yourself as well.  This section of the website shows you exactly how you can best look after yourself after giving birth, and how to manage some common issues women face in the early postnatal period. Learn all about how to; get out of bed, look after your stitches, look after your caesarean section, look after your bladder…and more.  Be sure to take care of yourself so you can take care of your bub in the very best way.

There are certain exercises you should and should NOT do after giving birth to your baby.  This section gives you a good understanding of why you really need to do some exercises… and why you really need to avoid others. This information will help you ensure a speedy (but safe) recovery.  

You only ever get one pelvic floor so it’s worth looking after it! This section delves into the depths of your pelvic floor so you can understand in detail; exactly where it is, what it does, how to look after it, how to exercise it properly and what to do if something goes wrong with it! - Very important information for EVERY woman.

Your poor tummy cops a hiding during pregnancy.  It gets stretched beyond recognition and then is expected to just bounce back again!  This section of Skillforkids.com will provide you with the knowledge to; take good care of your stretched muscles after giving birth, understand how your abdominals support your spine and pelvis and assist your tummy make the best recovery possible.   

Birth experiences are unique to each individual.  Some women may find it difficult if their birthing experience was not what they had planned or expected.  This section of Skillforkids.com discusses these topics and offers strategies for processing your personal experience and dealing with the difficult emotions that may have been provoked.

While most mums will experience strong and varied emotions after giving birth approximately 16% of new mums develop post natal depression. Recent research points to the importance of responding effectively to PND due to the critical nature of mother-infant communications during the 1^st year. In this section we will give you some basic information regarding PND that will point you in the right direction for responding to this challenge. 

In the mindful parenting section you will find a series of articles focused on helping you develop parenting skills that will allow you to monitor your own internal experiences during parenting challenges so you can more flexibly respond to you your toddler in ways that nurture his/her healthy development.

Parenting is a challenging task.  Each stage your child enters will present a new set of challenges to be overcome.  This section of the website discusses some of the challenges you may face, and provides practical strategies on managing and overcoming them.