Do’s and don’ts  Physician and philosopher Hippocrates of Cos said teething infants, especially the first tooth, experience symptoms like fever, diarrhoea and itching of gums. All the way through the end of the 19th Century, teething was considered the number one cause of death of infants. This was treated through leeches, mercury-based powders and pricking of the gum. Apparently, the deaths…

As usual, we have something for everyone. For babies who are still weaning, there is an array of dishes that will be a hit with mommy too since they are not so involving. These are quick recipes that require little or no cooking and are healthy too. Mocha float Kids are known to generally have…

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When toddlers become adamant and sly about food, we literally want to shove it down their throats so that they grow as they should. Your toddler needs about 1000 calories a day to meet his growth and energy needs. But since it may be complicated to count calories, three small meals and two healthy snacks…

Deny children time to play You wake him up every week day at 5a.m. to prepare for school. By school I mean that expensive academy you send your kids to be grilled and filled with unnecessary facts and skills too weighty for their age without giving them time to be creative and explore. So, the child comes home in the evening burnt out, only…

If you have or ever been around young energetic toddlers you can attest to their frequent need to snack. But these little people are too busy to wait around for a yummy buffet to be prepared. Thus the importance of making quick meals that nourishes them as they return to their much needed play. Soup is one great…

He walks into the house every school day with his smart phone in hand; frantically typing on its keypad, barely looking where he is going, then quickly ascends the stairs of their family house, to the computer room. Once in the room, Jack, 8, locks himself inside and disappears into the cyber world of games and chats for hours. The IT…

You have just had dinner and are about to retire to bed. Suddenly, your child curls himself into a ball and starts to cry due to a stomach ache. Or your newborn wakes up at night crying and wincing in pain. It can be worrying for you especially if vomiting and frequent loose stools accompany…

My heart almost skips a beat on hearing Tom’s voice on the other end of the line. ‘Why are you using Meg’s phone, is she okay?’ I ask Tom as I sip my cup of coffee. It is the morning after the news of Megan’s HIV status and I am afraid she could have done…