Marianne is a freelance content creator and copy editor. She has been part of the Living and Loving team in various capacities over the last six years, but since becoming a mom to a boisterous boy, she has found a special interest in parenting issues including discipline, education and early childhood development. When not running after, and negotiating with, her three-year-old, you’ll find her experimenting in the kitchen.
What your 4-year-old child should know
When it comes to academic achievement for pre-school children, have we lost the plot?
How can I get my toddler to poop in the potty?
So your toddler is a champ at making a wee in the potty, but pooping is a whole ...
How to get your child to listen
Whether your child is straight out ignoring you when you speak to him, or putting up resistance to ...
Does your child pull out her hair?
She could be suffering from trichotillomania.
The strange and wonderful history of childbirth
Marianne McDonald examines how we’ve come full circle and now have more childbirth options than any other period ...
Is your toddler acting out, or acting her age?
If your toddler throws a tantrum, ignores you when you talk to her or lashes out when you ...
Age-appropriate chores for kids
Encouraging your child to take on certain chores around the house will ease your household responsibilities, but will ...
Breastfeeding after augmentation – is it possible?
Whether you had breast augmentation surgery before becoming a mom, or you’re considering it after breastfeeding, you may ...
3 important mini milestones your 1 to 2-year-old should reach
Your baby is becoming more independent and gaining control over his muscles. Help him reach his 'big' milestones ...
A journey towards gentle parenting
Marianne McDonald writes how she changed tactics with her toddler at age 3, and how the new approach ...
