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Pumpkin – The world’s eighth wonder
Pumpkin is one veggie that people, especially children love to hate. For some it is the magic word that gets your toddler crying and behaving well—that is, threatening to cook and serve them pumpkin. No matter what you think about it, the fact is, it is actually one of those foods that are spectacular for…
Let him do what he loves-and he’ll fly
I am reminded of the internationally acclaimed musician and the Ambassador of Hope for Burundi – his country of origin, Jean Pierre Nimbona, aka Kidum. He started singing at a tender age of 10. His father discovered Kidum’s passion for music around then and went ahead to support and encourage him; not to only sing…
Another Chance (Part two)
In the last issue, we met Joseline, a young mother who was going through a harrowing delivery and post-delivery experience. Just when she was settling into the ward after her not-so-easy C-section, a nurse noticed that she was losing too much blood, and called for a doctor to attend to her). Here is what followed.…
Treat those burns and scalds
You are seated at the breakfast table when your toddler accidentally tips his cup and splashes hot tea on his arm or thigh. There follows a scream in pain and quick action to aid. Or maybe he engages in a game near the fireplace while playing outside and gets burned; or he gets a burn from…
Invest in your child’s mind
It is never too early to introduce your baby into the world of books I loved exams when I was in school. The challenge of sitting for an exam drew huge amounts of adrenalin in me, but only when I was ready to tackle a particular paper. If otherwise, I would look at the most…
Baby’s bath manual
Bath time can be either a time for tears or laughter, depending on your baby’s bath experience. ‘I love to wash my baby,’ says Anne, mother to a four month old baby boy. This is time for me and my little one to bond. Usually I will let my house help assist me with all…
After a road accident – The do’s and the don’ts
As you check the casualties for injuries, DO NOT move them. Kneel besides them and lean over to check. Standing near them can send them into panic. If the injured is in the car and you can treat them for injuries in there, then do so. Moving them may worsen neck or back injuries that…
CRY Baby
Tips and guidelines on why babies cry and how to soothe them.
Opening a Bank Account for your Baby
A wise parent understands that saving money in a bank for future use or for an unforeseeable emergency is a necessity. Saving for the baby not only shows that the parents care to dot their young one. but they are also thinking of their child’s survival, comfort and prestige in the future. A few years…
Weaning Your Baby
Weaning can be a daunting task especially for a first time and busy mum. It may prove quite difficult for the baby to adapt to solid food because for the first four to six months of his life, he has been getting food continuously from one source — the breast. There are a number of…