Even before birth, a baby and the mother develop a bond that only grows to greater heights when the baby is born. As days go by, and the baby achieves developmental milestones day by day, his dependence on his parents for his survival creates an inseparable connection. He learns to associate security and provision of…

Sometimes we do not take notice of our youngsters, unless they raise a ruckus. It is easy to ignore that tiny outstretched hand that is ready to receive a handshake; easy not to listen to what they have to say; easy to say no to their pleas. We are often inclined to think—my baby is…

Making your own baby food gives you the distinct advantage of controlling what goes into your baby’s sensitive tummy. You determine how much, if any, sugar and spices your baby consumes. Homemade baby food is also the most inexpensive way to go instead of buying ready-made baby food in jars. Making baby food is very…

It is never too early to introduce your baby into the world of books I loved exams when I was in school. The challenge of sitting for an exam drew huge amounts of adrenalin in me, but only when I was ready to tackle a particular paper. If otherwise, I would look at the most…

The best thing parents can do for their children is to be there for them when they need them most, which is now. Spending time with children involves one-on-one interaction on a daily basis, focusing attention on each child with plenty of eye contact and physical affection. A parent will have set a solid foundation…

A woman’s corpus callosum (part of the brain responsible for human behaviour and, possibly intuition) is averagely 20 per cent larger than that of a man. The things women are alert to, and can make sense of, are largely different from those men relate to. One study, though, maintains that men can duplicate this, albeit…

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.…

Day one at school can be traumatizing for your child. How do you get them to deal with the first-day blues, how do you make it easy for them? According to my parents, I enjoyed being in school from day one. I actually pushed them to their wit’s end to take me to kindergarten from a…

Rashes are inflammations that babies catch, specifically because of a reaction to an element, or if they are going through a development stage. What causes rashes? Developmental spurts such as teething, which causes irritation, can result in a rash; also, baby’s new diet, more so when they he is weaned from breast milk. The acidic…

Bathing a newborn is an opportunity for both baby and mother to band and interact through touch. It is alright for the mother to feel a bit nervous, especially if the baby is fussy. Nevertheless, it takes the baby a few baths and once the practice is routine, then he will happily splash the water…