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Funny things kids say…35

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My younger brother once asked my dad not to turn off the lights in his room, because he couldn’t see ‘how’ to go to sleep in the dark. ‘Hi grandma!’ A little boy greeted his grandmother excitedly. ‘It’s so good to see you! Now, maybe dad can do the trick that he’s been promising us.’…

Your baby’s safety in the car

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Cars are useful gadgets yet they can be dangerous, even lethal. When one has a child or children, it is important for them to consider their safety while in the car. Hence while car shopping; this thought should not be far. Today’s mothers are busy and many a time they have to move around with…

Month six – Let’s get chatty …

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At six months, your baby is active and sociable in many ways. He literally gives you a lot of work to do anytime he is awake because he is learning to eat, talk, sit and move around. Since your baby’s social antennae is up at this stage, he starts to build his social capital by…

Funny things kids say… 35a

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I had just answered my son, Derrick, that the reason we have two taps in the kitchen and in the wash room was that one was for cold water and the other one for hot. Now breastfeeding his younger brother, he asks, ‘Mum is one for cold milk and the other for hot?’ Terry my…

Making of a man. Dad’s job

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I don’t know if ‘quality’ time between a father and the son is still the norm these days. Nevertheless, I strive to make time for my prized son, Kevin and me. Here is what happened to me when I got home from work recently: ‘Dad, our teasher wants us to learn a shong,’ says Kevin…

Get your child to eat Veggies

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Vegetables may not be as tasty as meat dishes, but they are a core of your child’s diet. How do we go about making your little one eat them up? We give you tips on how to make it easier. Getting your little ones to eat their vegetables is often times like pulling out a tooth.…

Baby Toys – What to look out for

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Almost every baby wants a toy to play with. However, choosing the right toy can be a daunting task for a parent. You might recall the stir that some ‘bad’ toys from China caused recently in the USA. It was said that some toys contained harmful materials! In August 2007, a Chinese manufacturer recalled about…

Help! I cannot love my baby

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Loving your baby is not something a mother will question, let alone discuss. For, is it not supposed to come naturally? What happens when you as a mother cannot bring yourself to love your newborn baby? And how is it possible that a mother can carry her child for nine months only to resent her…

Postnatal depression signs – what to do

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“Postnatal depression is something no one talked to me about, even though I attended all my antenatal clinics at a reputable hospital,” narrates one mum. “I had also heard of baby blues but I thought it meant an irritable baby.”  Within a few weeks, however, all this would change. She reveals, “A few days after…

Does your baby have JAUNDICE?

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Have you seen a newborn baby with yellow skin or yellow eyeballs? If yes, chances are the baby is suffering from jaundice. If your baby has jaundice do not be alarmed: the condition is common, and can be treated effectively- but if neglected severe jaundice can harm your baby. Causes of Jaundice Jaundice is the…