We all have different ways with our children, for no two families are alike. Likewise, no two kids are alike either. We may have all sorts of plans for our children’s upbringing, but at the end of the day, it’s how strong we are as adults, and how we face the many parenting issues that we run into that matters. It all comes down to the principles we live by as parents. Keep calm, and let’s see what it gets down to. Continue reading
Protein, fat, and carbohydrates — the crucial three nutrients are known also as ‘macronutrients’, are responsible for supplying energy and important nutrition for your child’s growth and development. Continue reading
Experts say that massaging a baby, especially when it’s done routinely, reaps great benefits for the little one’s well being. This loving skin-to-skin contact does more than just keep your baby happy. Here are some of the extra benefits tied to baby massage: Continue reading
Arthritis is often associated with the elderly. However, as Dato’ Dr. Mohammed Shahdan Shahid, rheumatology specialist divulges, his youngest patient is a year and a half old. This condition is termed as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Continue reading
If your baby’s diaper area develops red spots, raised bumps, or looks raw and inflamed, chances are, your little one is having a bout of diaper rash. It’s not uncommon for a baby to experience it, yet it may be a tad daunting for first-time parents to have to deal with it. We hope this article helps. Continue reading
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
