I waited eagerly for the school to begin. I was eager to take my class and start my work; eager to put my new plan into practice; eager to bring about peace and order in the class; eager to make classroom teaching interesting and win over my pupils. I felt my pulse throbbing. The bell… [ Continue Reading ]
Planning For A Child’s Own Room
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Taking Care of your Pregnant Body
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Immunisation – Your Path to a Healthy Life
Many of us would waive an article of immunisation as irrelevant to us — the educated, fairly affluent members...
Not Enough Milk for the Baby?
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Being pregnant for the first time
Last year, while holidaying in Europe, I conceived my first baby. I was not overjoyed, perhaps because both my...
Dealing with Dyslexia
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Symptoms of Pregnancy
You are feeling giddy and nauseus. Your menstrual cycle has been delayed. Things don’t seem quite right. You might...
Exactly What is a Balanced Diet?
You often hear the phrase ‘balanced diet’ and its advantages, particularly for pregnant mothers and growing children. What does...
Transition from Daycare to Preschool
My friend’s four-year-old daughter, Tania, loves the daycare centre she goes to. She enjoys the home environment, the laidback...
Is your Stroller Safe?
Five ‘o’ clock. Time for the baby to go out. But as Arti Jaiman placed the baby in the...