Seafood and Pregnancy — The Good and the Bad
On the whole, seafood offers many nutritional benefits especially in terms of protein and Omega 3 fatty acids while being relatively low in saturated fats. There is no doubt that seafood should be an essential part of your diet during pregnancy, but there are some important factors to keep in mind when including all those yummy fish and shellfish in your diet. Continue reading
Parents these days are enrolling their children into all sorts of enrichment classes, all in hopes of giving their children an edge over their peers and to have a better chance of moving ahead in society’s stiff competition. While parents generally go out of their way to ensure the development of their children’s IQ, many have neglected to nurture their children’s EQ. Continue reading
A toddler’s brain is said to develop trillions of connections during this short span of time and to help it along, good nutrition is a requirement! If you’re a parent, you’d probably be doing everything you can to ensure that your young child takes in nutritious, brain-boosting foods, but it may not be that easy for toddlers are known to be picky and finicky in their eating habits. Continue reading
Have you ever thought about the quality of the air you breathe in your home? Indoor air may seem clean enough, but there may be irritants in the air that can be polluting it. Cigarette smoke, perfumes, aerosol sprays, cleaning products, and even fumes from paint or cooking gas are some of the irritants found in many homes. Well, this article hopes to ‘clear the air’ on this subject. Continue reading
As any parents-to-be can testify, buying clothes for their newborn baby has got to be one of life’s most gratifying experiences — all those colours and prints on tiny baby wear are sure to make anyone go ga-ga. Still, how will you know if you’re making the right choices? Here are some tips. Continue reading
While pregnant women already know that what they consume is important to the well-being of their growing baby, many women, however, do not realize that watching what they put on their bodies for the sake of beauty, is just as important. Continue reading
No one can complain that our generation is lacking good toys for babies and toddlers these days. There are so many choices available that it can be a tad daunting to figure out which to buy (and when). While toys have always been a big part of childhood, the type of toys offered to young children matters greatly, especially if they are part of a child’s developmental journey. Continue reading
What do kids need in terms of education these days? Early opportunities, we say. The earlier they start to learn and discover new things, the better! As we evolve with the times, we find that their educational needs are much different from our own when we were their age. Continue reading
One topic no pregnant woman who is scheduled for normal childbirth can escape from is how to deal with labor pain. If it’s your first baby especially, you’ll probably be wondering how labor is going to feel like and if you’ll be able to manage the pain well enough. Continue reading
Conceiving a child and procreating is a natural human tendency. Many of us are blessed with children. However, some couples do face obstacles in their journey towards parenthood. Continue reading
