We know by now that the early childhood years are some of the most critical years in a child’s life, especially in terms of cognitive development. By the time a child is three years old, the brain will form over 1,000 trillion connections, which is actually twice the amount of connections in adult brains. Continue reading
What comes to mind when you hear the word school? Is it waking up early on weekdays? Getting on the school bus? Morning assemblies? Sitting at the desk with classmates till school is over? While this may be the norm for most kids we know, it may not necessarily be the most ideal way to learn for some kids. Continue reading
We all know there are spa centres all over town that offer spa treatments for expectant and new moms, but there are not many that offer spa treatment for the little ones. That’s a shame though, for if you have visited a spa recently or do so often, you would know that the minute you enter it gives you a sense of calm. Why not create your baby spa at home? Continue reading
Being a new parent can be extremely daunting. From figuring out the best milk formula for their newborn child, to constantly cleaning up after the meals’ gooey result, new parents can face up to 6 years of sleep deprivation, according to a team of researchers from the University of Warwick. Continue reading
No parent wishes for their child to be born premature, but these things happen. There are a number of reasons behind it, and with modern medical intervention, chances of premature babies growing up normal and healthy are high in this modern era. BabyTalk had the opportunity to interview Dr. Vinodhini Bhaskaran, Obstetrics & Gynaegology Specialist from Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre on this delicate matter, and here’s what she had to share. Continue reading
With pregnancy comes radical changes within the body which is mostly due to hormones adjusting to accommodate various needs of a pregnant body. As part and parcel of pregnancy, everything from a pregnant woman’s moods to her appetite will tend to alter and change without warning. Continue reading
Sugar has had its share of attention in the past years, from being defended to being demonised. It’s not something that can be easily avoided in this modern world, for almost all the foods you can find in the grocery store contains some form of it. Continue reading
If you have a newborn, there’s a chance you’ll be treating a bout of diaper rash at some point. Diaper rash is found most commonly among children younger than 2 years of age, with most cases found in children under the age of 1 year. Continue reading
As a parent, there is no doubt that you’ll want to provide the best you can for your child. As much as we all know how expensive bringing up a family can be nowadays, going overboard in terms of spending may land you in financial trouble if you’re not careful. Continue reading
Have you ever noticed what’s on TV today in terms of children’s viewing suitability? How about the internet in general? As technology continues to advance, our kids not only become more and more exposed to modern media but also become dependent on communication methods, so much so that hardly a school student nowadays can get by without the use of a cell-phone. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, influences are aplenty due to the exposure to an uncensored world out there… Continue reading
