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The right kindergarten
Kindergarten is a great landmark in your child’s life. It marks the first shift into formal education, that happens in the bigger part of the rest of his life. If your child has an easy time being in kindergarten then they will have an easier transition to primary school, overflowing to the rest of their schooling. Therefore, there…
Caring for baby’s navel
BABIES receive nourishment and oxygen in the womb through the placenta, which is connected to the inner wall of the mother’s uterus. The placenta is connected to the baby by the umbilical cord through an opening in the baby’s abdomen(‘umbillicusâ). The umbilical cord is the only channel of communication between the child and the mother…
Funny things kids say… 35a
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…
Sleeping problems?- here’s a cure
Children can be grumpy sometimes. As a new mother, this can easily drive you insane and sink you into depression because unlike an adult, your baby is not able to explain to you what is irritating them. This brings to mind Amanda Nyarongi, an adopted mother to baby James. When she took James from a…
Kinder – bites
There is something about your childrenâs growth that inspires you to try out as many recipes as possibleâ so that they clear up their plate every meal time. With their fluctuating appetites, you will have to experiment with various types of food. Here, we discuss the making of banana bread that can be eaten in…
Milk – A wholesome food
Milk is one of the most important foods for people of all ages. Many people regard milk as food for children and therefore form an aversion. This is sometimes dictated by our cultural beliefs. Others do not like whole milk due to health complications, like lactose intolerance. There are those who prefer taking milk in…
Tasty Spinach – not just another veggie
A Spanish proverb says, ‘The belly rules the mind.’ This statement holds true for most of us. Various foods improve bodily functions,including the mind. However, spinach is a vegetable that most children love to hate-some cringe at the thought of eating it. Regardless of the taste, the fact is leafy green vegetables such as spinach…
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…
Weaning time-Kiddies Menus
Your baby has just started eating solid food. So what should you as a parent prepare so as to become a super chef to a special little customer? There are plenty of options one can create to tease a little ones palette. A fruity yoghurt is a delicious and nutritious first food for babies Banana…
Drug allergies
How to protect your kids Drug allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a medication. Though not as common as food or Hay Fever allergies, reaction to medication affects children and adults. According to Dr Magda Attia, a general practitioner, drug allergy accounts for 20 per cent of all allergy patients seen in a month, with the majority being children. Just…
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