Baby ears There was something spectacular about four months old baby Angel that you could not put a finger on. But if you got more keen, you would see that it was about a glimmer, some preciseness, some metal—and Alas! The earrings! And no matter what angle you looked at them from, they gave the…

Guidelines Rigid timings should not be set for feeding. As a general guideline, five minutes per breast per feed on the first day, 10 minutes on the second day and 15 minutes thereafter can be tried. Early initiation of breast- feeding is important. The baby should be put to the breast as soon as possible. In the…

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…

Widely known for its nutritional value along with its taste and ease of cooking, the potato is the most popular vegetable in the world. Potatoes can be plain boiled, mashed, baked fried, chipped or stewed and can easily be combined with other ingredients. Natural potatoes are a good source of calories. A single serving of…

My mom pretended to prepare lunch in the kitchen. ‘What do you see in your future? Say five years from now?’ Laura, then my girlfriend, asked. ‘I haven’t planned that far ahead,’ I responded. ‘What about marriage?’ ‘What about it?’ ‘Don’t you want to get married and have kids?’ ‘I don’t want to have any…

I love going shopping in the 21st century. Yes, shopping has become so easy and fun. I however remember a time when large shopping was a nightmare because one had to carry wads of cash when buying presents for loved ones, particularly during the festive season. In my mind I can visualise this very tired…

Spanking has been the age-old way of instilling discipline in our children. Many adhere to the bible truth: ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child.’ It is your sole duty to discipline your child so that she grows up to be responsible. Make sure your child knows what is right and wrong. Tell her that…

Blend up this wonderful smoothie full of great flavours for your children anytime. Ingredients 1/2 litre container fruit or vanilla- flavoured yoghurt 1/2 cup fresh berries 1 medium banana Directions In a blender, process all the ingredients until well combined and smooth. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving. END: BL34/13

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…