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All about ring slings
What are ring slings? They are a single piece of fabric, usually around 2m to 2.5m long, with two rings sewn into the end. You
CalmFamily Leadership
25 June 2021
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Introducing woven wraps A woven wrap is simply a piece of woven fabric that you wrap around yourself and your baby. Woven wraps come in
CalmFamily Leadership
25 June 2021
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Core emotions
The purpose of core emotions Our core emotions have an important set of purposes. Each one has its own purpose, however, they all function to:
Tomlin Wilding
26 March 2021
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Psychological needs
The most well known theory regarding human needs is Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Many people have heard of this if they have studied anything from
Tomlin Wilding
22 March 2021
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Safe, comfortable carrying in slings and carriers
Safety: the key points Making sure that babies and children are safe is our top priority. We feel that keeping safety information as simple as
Tomlin Wilding
10 March 2021
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Carrying safety
This guide provides the core carrying safety information including, the three key safety aspects of safety (Aware, Breathing, and Secure), and the key cautions and checks we must consider for more holistic safety when carrying.
Tomlin Wilding
17 January 2021
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Manufacturer’s instructions
Please find the manufacturer’s instructions for the sling you have rented here:
CalmFamily Leadership
30 October 2020
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Emergency budgeting: family money tips
Things are really scary at the moment and lots of families have money worries right now. Lots of people are off work because they’re self
Jeni Atkinson
23 March 2020
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Buying for a newborn: a gift guide with a difference
“What was your favourite newborn gift?” It’s a regular icebreaker question in parent and baby classes and the responses are always varied and interesting. Their
CalmFamily Leadership
20 January 2020
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What’s the best sling?
So you’re in the market for a sling or carrier for your baby. You’ve looked online, asked on Facebook and spoken to parents at a
Emily Taylor
7 January 2020
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Is your child ready for a high backed booster?
Our little ones are always growing. Parents often wonder whether it is time to move their child into the next stage of car seat. But,
Danielle Heap
1 November 2019
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Top tips for swapping praise for recognition
Using praise and rewards to get our children to behave how we want may seem harmless, even positive. However, using praise to motivate behaviour can
Guest Author
6 October 2019
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Does my sling fit OK?
Does my sling fit ok? “Does my sling fit ok?” Everyday people ask whether their sling fits, or whether it looks ‘right’ or ‘safe’. The
Rowan Littlejohns
13 September 2019
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Toddler eating: 10 tips for healthy eating relationships
This article offers parents ten top tips for toddler eating. All ToddlerCalm consultants know how strongly parents want to ensure that their toddler eats a
Rowan Littlejohns
12 September 2019
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Ten top tips to reduce after school stress
This week in England we are heading back to school. When my oldest started school last year I really struggled with the stress of the
Rowan Littlejohns
9 September 2019
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