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Salon Woes – save her from them
Shampoo, sharp scissors, combs and hair brushesâall seemingly harmless things that – ‘ we use to enhance our beauty but which have the potential to put your 4-year-old into a fit of temper. Many of us recall going to the dreaded salon in our childhood, particularly if our hair was the âsteel woolâ type. In…
Obesity – it’s more than being round
Your childâs body stores unused energy as body fat. To maintain a healthy weight, she needs to use (or âburnâ) the energy from the foods he eats. If she eats more than she uses, her body will store the extra energy as fat. Too much of this kind of storage makes her overweight/obese. Over-weight attracters…
Fever – what to do with the chills
Fever is not a new word to parents. Most children will get fever at some stage. It remains the biggest cause of hospitalization among children. Fever is defined as a rectal temperature of over 38.0°C. Often, temperature readings taken at other parts of the body are lower. Fever itself is not life-threatening unless it is extremely…
The importance of play to children
According to the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights, play is considered a basic right for every child. Studies show that children who are exposed to outdoor play have enhanced motor skills, coordination and capacity to focus. It has been scientifically proven that early physical or sensory experiences are vital for proper brain development. By…
To pierce or not
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 metalâand Alas! The earrings! And no matter what angle you looked at them from, they gave the…
Don’t just do everything
Seek help from others Support systems are essential and as a mother, you need to fight the initial desire for isolation once the baby is born and lean on your system. As a mother, it can be overwhelming to behold and nurture a new life. Your baby has filled your world and you find that…
Sleep, baby sleep
Babies can keep their parents on edge, especially when they have all forms of sleep disturbance. It gets worse when their sleeplessness is accompanied by crying, keeping parents awake for long hours. This can be nerve wracking; fortunately, there are possible solutions, although some may not be immediate. The golden rule is to always keep…
The shoe factor
Many mothers cannot wait to adorn their baby’s tiny feet with footwear. The time that a baby gets to walk calls for a celebration, and which way to do it but to get your angel a pair of shoes? Don’t they look cute? Those tiny little feet encased in tiny cute shoes. Male or female,…
Baby chat 35
My daughter seems so angry I have a 4 month old daughter who gets so angry whenever she doesnât get what she wants. She constantly grabs for toys and when she canât reach them, she almost growls and refuses to smile with anyone. She also has serious stranger anxiety and will not go anywhere with…
Wasted talents!
Parents’ ignorance ruining lives of ‘smart kids’ Despite being considered a weirdo by many people, Faithâs parents always knew their 10-year-old daughter was special. Preferring to keep to herself and only talking to people she knew, she read novel after novel, newspaper after another, wore her mumâs make-up and clothes or made speeches in front of the mirror â rather than play kati with her…
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