‘Character is like smoke, it cannot be hidden’ Good character is treasured. And just like our parents strove to instill it in us, we want to pass it on to our children. It may not mean the same thing to everyone but there are distinctive qualities in character that we all appreciate. A courteous and…

According to Dorlana’s medical dictionary for health consumers, light allergy is an uncomfortable condition that results from extreme sensitivity to ultra violet light. This happens when there is an enzyme deficiency in the repair of DNA damaged by the ultra-violet light. It begins in child hood. Unprotected sun exposure is dangerous to a child with…

Alice came home later than usual expecting her children to be fast asleep. But walking in, Alice met frustration written all over her house help’s face. Beside her was one of her sons, Sam, with a bowl full of untouched food. For Sam, the word ‘food’ was enough for him to throw a tantrum that…

By now your baby has adapted to the outside world, and has started exploring with his eyes. There are a number of changes you will note in him. Here are some of them: Reflexes You will realise he looks at everything with curiosity. If a mirror is propped before him, he will not make out…

Causes and prevention Hay fever, also medically known as Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is an allergic inflammation of the nasal ways. Like all allergic reactions, it is caused by allergens, a foreign invader that enters the body by inhalation, swallowing or through skin. In Hay fever, the allergens are airborne substances that enter the airways (mouth, nose, throat and lungs) through breathing…

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…

The old adage ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ implies that fruits are vital in your diet. The nutritive value of fruits cannot be overstated as a preventive measure to almost every kind of disease. Therefore, for your well-being and that of your little loved ones, consider the grape. There are more than…

What to do Most toxic plants in Kenya are datura (Jimson Weed), cassava and mushrooms, according to the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Datura, also known as Trumpet, is a weed with sharp seedpods and trumpet-shaped large flowers. It has Atropine, which causes damage to body organs. According to Oxford journals, accidental poisoning is prevalent among young children as they have limited knowledge of the danger…

AFTER giving birth to your baby boy, one of the earliest and important decisions you will have to make regarding your baby boy is whether he should be circumcised or not. Circumcision involves the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. For some parents, circumcision is a religious ritual, for others…