It may seem like some moms simply can’t breastfeed their baby due to not having enough milk. This is universally untrue, for even in the poorest countries on earth, new moms have still managed to nurse their babies, even when food is scarce, or while eating a considerably unhealthy diet.
Since the news about the development of the COVID-19 vaccine has been the front-page splashed, it has prompted abundant questions on its safety during pregnancy and lactation. Prior observational data has demonstrated that while the chances for these severe health effects are low, pregnant women with COVID-19 have an increased risk of severe illness including ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, and death compared to non-pregnant women of reproductive age. Continue reading
We’ve heard this many times before, that a baby needs plenty of sleep to help him grow and thrive. Getting a baby to go to sleep, however, isn’t always a walk in the park (although sometimes, a walk in the park with a stroller might help!) Parents have been known to resort to all sorts of tricks to get their little one to doze off and stay asleep for as long as required. Exactly how much sleep does a baby need for his age and development, and how can parents help their little bundle get the sleep they need? Continue reading
No one saw this coming, so no one was fully prepared for it. The Covid-19 pandemic caught us all off-guard and it has affected millions worldwide in many ways. We are still in the midst of it as far as case counts are concerned, and despite a loosening of the Movement Control Order and a bit more freedom now to go about our daily lives, it doesn’t look like the pandemic itself will be fully apprehended anytime soon.
Did you know that good habits, likes, dislikes, food preferences and much more start to develop while a baby is still in the mother’s womb? A growing number of researches, in fact, shows that pregnant women can successfully start teaching their baby certain things before their baby is even born! Read on… Continue reading
No two parents fully think alike, even if they are parenting the same child. Disagreements will surely arise sooner or later. How do you handle them? First and foremost, it would help to understand some of the possible causes of conflict in a parenting unit.
Now and then, we hear of heart-breaking news of children, some even babies, drowning due to negligence of the adults who are supposed to be keeping an eye on them. This could happen anywhere, even at home! Wherever there is water, no matter how shallow it is, it’s important to keep a close watch on your baby or toddler. Continue reading
Ever run into children that just don’t seem nice at all? If a child lacks manners, consideration and communication skills, there could be a number of reasons behind this, but we think that poor upbringing may be the main cause.
Now that we are living the new normal, new and expecting parents have had to put on more hats than ever before, handling the roles of parent, teacher, nurse and cook, while juggling their careers on the side. Until that miraculous COVID-19 vaccine is developed, parents are being more cautious in keeping their families safe. Staying home as much as possible is just one way parents are helping to keep the virus at bay but doing so requires one skill that has moved from nice-to-know to essential knowledge – basic first aid skills. Continue reading
It goes without saying that an early start in education is inevitable during this age and time. When it comes to enriching your child’s childhood, academics should not be the only thing to focus on. Childhood is also the perfect time to bring out the best in your child – a talent or skill that will enrich their lives and bring new meaning to their world, for, after all, that’s what enrichment classes are for. Continue reading
