Lolita’s son is three years old. He is very fussy about his food and spits it out if he is forced to eat. Lolita introduced her son to chewy food only when he was 15 months old, much after he cut his first teeth. She often wonders if there is a connection between delayed weaning… [ Continue Reading ]
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...
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...
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...
Not Enough Milk for the Baby?
The most likely reason for milk drying up is the inhibition of the ejection reflex (the mechanism by which...
Taking Care of your Pregnant Body
Do you wonder why the shampoo that you have been using for the past five years suddenly makes your...
The Visually Impaired
While speaking of somebody with a visual impairment we would be referring to a person who is either partially...
First Aid Kit for Families with Children
Every home needs a first aid kit! It’s a bit like insurance: you hope you’re not going to need...
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...
Is your Stroller Safe?
Five ‘o’ clock. Time for the baby to go out. But as Arti Jaiman placed the baby in the...
Creativity in Education
What does creativity in education mean? It not only implies an original approach towards tackling the same old lessons...