Regardless of whether you’re a new parent or not, questions and issues about infant and toddler health can surface at any time. At times like these, it would be great to at least have the basic knowledge of what to do first and how to go about it. Continue reading
It’s always been this way — parents and society, in general, have this perception that the plumper a child is during the first few years of life, the healthier that child is, as in being well-fed and well-nourished. So much so that a little toddler may be leaning on the overweight side without being noticed. Continue reading
Eating a cholesterol-lowering diet during pregnancy may reduce your risks of premature delivery. Studies show that 11 out of 149 women who ate their usual diets delivered preterm compared with only one of 141 women whose diets emphasized fish, dairy products, whole grains, healthful oils, fruit, vegetable, and legumes. The latter group also had lower blood cholesterol levels. Continue reading
Baby showers are probably some of the most heartwarming events to attend. After all, it’s a joyous occasion being celebrated — the anticipated arrival of a baby! There are many types of baby showers and some even include fun games that all guests can partake of. Here, we feature a few really enjoyable games for your consideration if a baby shower is on your agenda soon. Continue reading
All parents would want to see their children grow up with good life principles and ethics which will hopefully help them live a more gratifying life. Hence, it is necessary to instill important values in our little ones, from as young as possible. Continue reading
Stretch marks are hard to ignore, especially if you happened to have smooth, scar-less skin before pregnancy. If you have stretch marks or wish to prevent them, this article is for you. Continue reading
There’s more to going green than one can imagine — your family’s health and the wellbeing of our planet are currently at risk as the impact of modern parenting on our planet is staggering. Landfill sites, for instance, are being clogged with millions of disposable diapers and other toxic products. Continue reading
Pregnancy seems to bring out the worrywart in many moms-to-be. If you’re pregnant, it is fully understandable that you’d like everything to go as smoothly as possible, but keep in mind though that there is a fine line between being responsibly concerned and having a tendency to worry about every single thing that’s going on inside, outside and around you. Continue reading
Nutrition during pregnancy can be easily overlooked by busy mums who have a million other things to do. Advancements in technology may be spiraling but at this day and time, good health through proper nutrition proves more essential than ever. Sicknesses, diseases, and pollution are at every other corner we turn. Continue reading
Sciatica is a shooting pain that can be felt in the lower back and also down your buttocks and the back of your leg. It’s caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, which runs through that area of the body. Continue reading
