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Mums on phone while breastfeeding hampers bonding by Jackie Sinnerton

admin 1 Jul, 2019 0

By Jackie Sinnerton - Brisbane Courier Mail. Doctors are warning new mums that looking at social media or texting while they’re breastfeeding is getting in the way of an important aspect of a mother-baby relationship. Jackie Sinnerton, The Courier-Mail June 29, 2019 12:00am

Toddler tactician to share her words of parenting wisdom at Brisbane baby show

Pinky McKay 1 Mar, 2017 0

“The cuddle police can go to hell,” according to babycare author and toddler tactician Pinky McKay, ahead of her appearance at the Essential Baby & Toddler Show in Brisbane on March 3-5. Ms McKay is the author of Sleeping like a Baby, Parenting by Heart and Toddler Tactics, as well as the creator of Boobie Bikkies, which support and boost a…

Forget the terrible twos! Experts say ‘threenagers’ are more likely to give you grief with their

Pinky McKay 30 Jan, 2017 0

Australian expert Pinky McKay told FEMAIL you can manage your threenager Read more:

‘Give yourself a damn big tick if you got dressed today’: How one mother stopped trying to be a ‘super mum’… and says there’s no shame in asking others for help

Pinky McKay 27 Jul, 2016 0

Parenting expert Pinky McKay says mums expect too much of themselves She believes women think their lives have to be as perfect as celebrities Ms McKay says women need to 'surrender' some of their responsibilities Mother-of-three Tania Delahoy said she set high standards for herself However she is now finding a better balance by…

Here are the 10 things you should NEVER say to a new mum (and the one thing you should)

Pinky McKay 13 Jun, 2016 0

Navigating motherhood can be difficult enough and for many mums, being flooded with unsolicited advice can be both stressful and confusing. It's a journey is filled with ups and downs as new parents become adjusted to the new member of the family. Femail spoke to Pinky McKay, lactation consultant and mother of five, as she shares what fathers…

He misses you, he needs to be appreciated too… and yes, he really is capable! Baby expert reveals what you need to know about new dads to ‘babyproof’ your marriage

Pinky McKay 13 Jun, 2016 0

New mums are often so overwhelmed with taking care of their new baby and getting everything right, that they can forget their husband is part of the experience. First time fathers also struggle with feeling neglected and out-of-touch with mum and the new baby. Ignoring these feelings can place a hefty strain on your relationship. But 'baby…

Where are YOU feeding today? Mothers post photos of themselves breastfeeding everywhere from a waterfall to a wheat harvester cab as part of a new viral trend

Pinky McKay 13 Jun, 2016 0

First there were 'brelfies' - or breastfeeding selfies - where mothers take photos of themselves feeding their babies and upload them to social media. And now, there's a new viral hashtag doing the rounds on Instagram, which sees mothers upload photos of themselves breastfeeding in funny or slightly unusual places and situations, alongside the…