For toddlers between the age of 1 and 3, tantrums often stem from trying to communicate a need, e.g. hunger, a soiled diaper, a toy that’s out of reach, etc, but not being successful due to lack of language skills. When all their attempts to let you know what they want to fail, they might resort to throwing a fit. Continue reading
The dangers of smoking are now common knowledge, but now and then, it’s good to have a sobering reminder, especially if you happen to be a pregnant smoker. Continue reading
Growing a food garden, whether directly from the ground or in containers or pots is an enriching experience. Vegetables, herbs, fruits… what better way to go organic than to grow your fresh produce? If you’ve been toying with the idea of growing a food garden, read on. Continue reading
As long as we consume conventionally grown food or products made from them, we might as well resign to the fact that we’re unwittingly ingesting loads of chemicals each day due the pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and other chemicals used. Continue reading
While it’s not possible to feel bright-eyed and bushy-tailed throughout one’s pregnancy, it’s not normal either to be out of spirits all the time. Could you be responsible for feeling poorly sometimes? Find out here. Continue reading
It’s never too early to start bringing up a green child. The best way to go about it is to lead by example. If your little one keeps seeing you separating the rubbish for the recycling bin, or declining plastic bags at the grocery store, or even picking up rubbish that isn’t yours for the sake of keeping the park clean, then he or she will in time follow suit. Continue reading
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient for children’s good health and development and lack of it can lead to serious health complications. It helps bones grow, develop properly, and stay strong. Nicknamed the sunshine vitamin, it’s mainly obtained through exposure to sunlight. It can also be obtained through foods such as milk, eggs, and cheese. Continue reading
Parents of babies and toddlers generally anticipate the day their little one will be toilet-trained. The sheer convenience of this development would be one to look forward too, but let’s not neglect the financial aspect of it too, for it will help shave off huge spendings on diapers. Continue reading
Children today, even babies, are no strangers to daily or weekly enrichment classes, some even before they have taken their first steps! Continue reading
Children see, children do (or pretend to!), and it’s a sign of a healthy imagination. Read on… Continue reading
