Expert Advice

If you are having a hard time pre or post birth of your baby, then you may be suffering from depression. You are not alone, according to The Royal College of Psychiatrists, around 10-15% of women can be affected, with many people in the medical field repoting that figure to be much higher. In this article Elaine covers some common problems and highlights how important it is to ask for help, it will be hard but you won't regret it.

Elaine Hanzak Postnatal Depression Expert

While breastfeeding is both nutritious and natural, it does not come easily to all new mothers. In this introduction registered nurse and midwife Nikki Khan outlines what you can expect as you begin to breastfeed as well as providing helpful hints and tips to trouble shoot any breastfeeding problems you may encounter and to make feeding your baby more comfortable.

Nikki Khan Midwife, Lawyer, Baby Masseuse, Infacol's Infant Health Expert & Prima Baby's Expert Midwife

Up to 70% of children under age five have sleep problems. Sleep issues are complicated and have many causes. They’re hard to deal with because when children aren’t sleeping, parents aren’t sleeping, and that lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family because lack of sleep isn’t just about being tired.

Elizabeth Pantley

Writing for children is a surprisingly competitive business. Whilst it is tempting to just jump in with both feet (and a great idea) I would suggest taking a step back - just to start with - and listening to what the experts have to say. This document is a summary of tips from three top children's editors.

Louise Jordan Children's Editor

What does it mean to be a lazy writer? The most obvious definition would be one who doesn’t write, but I believe we are all guilty of this from time to time. We can think of plenty of other things which need doing – or there’s always a game of Solitaire.

Stephanie Baudet Children's Writer and writing tutor