When Cathy Karen was born, her father was optimistic he would buy her an insurance cover that would guarantee her good education. However, while Karen’s cover ended smoothly in 2010 after 25 years, her father feels itchy about advising anyone going for a similar product. Peter Odongo, the father, says when he bought the cover, not…

A teacher draws a snake and asks her class, ‘How many feet do you think this snake is?’ Jane, the cleverest girl, lifts her hand smiling and confidently pipes up, ‘Snakes have no feet.’ – After school, John goes home hungry and with a stomach upset. The mother asks what he did with his lunch…

You and your baby have come as far as month 10 today. You are so thrilled by all the changes taking place in him that you want to talk to everyone about it and compare him with other ten month old babies. Just remember that each baby is unique and meets physical milestones at his…

Is that the time? I think to myself as the clock stares back at me unflinchingly. It is 11 am. I thought it was eight. But I am still tired from last night’s singing. You see, lately, Tebogo has taken to watching television and he seems to love a particular commercial which always leaves him…

Protein allergy happens when the body’s immune system reacts the same way it does when there is an infection in the body. The immune system sees a foreign source of protein as a threat, as it does the disease-causing organisms. This type of allergy normally affects young children whose immune systems are yet to develop…

Foolishness is firmly attached to a child’s heart. Spanking will remove it far from him (Proverbs 22:15). Fathers, do not be hard on your children, so that their spirit may not be broken (Colossians 3:21) These are two powerful bible verses that can easily be misunderstood. I’d say the context of the scenarios is what…

Last weekend, I went home to receive a lovely surprise. My sister insisted that I should visit her and I did, not knowing why she was so excited. I can be receptive of surprises from time to time, but mostly the ones I do not anticipate. Unfortunately for me, I saw the surprise from a mile away; thanks to my sister.…

I am at that age when most of my peers are having their first baby. When the weekend comes and goes, the one thing that I can aptly account for is a visit to see these bundles of joy. I keep a catalog that I religiously cancel out who I have visited and plan for…

BabyLove’s last issue had it that breastfeeding is very important. It helps in mother—baby bonding, it is always available, sterile and always at the correct temperature. It is easy to digest, provides wholesome nutrition, provides the baby with much needed immunity, keeps allergies at bay allergies and helps mum to lose weight among others. This…