It is fascinating to observe toddlers, especially when parents are on the lookout for milestones in growth and development. However, there are also some lesser-known facts about toddlers that you probably haven’t even heard of! Here are some of them. Continue reading
Chances are we all know of families where even the youngest family member can be pretty demanding when it comes to the latest, coolest stuff they see or hear of. Chances are too, that most of the time, these little ones get what they want, enjoy their prize for a bit, get fed up and start to yearn for the next big thing out there. Continue reading
What we teach our children and how they’re taught has to keep up with the times, and goodness, how those times have changed! There seems to be so much to learn and what’s more, little ones today need to know way more than we ourselves ever needed to as kids. Continue reading
While many parents realise that jigsaw puzzles can play an important role in the development of their children, they may not fully understand why this is so. Continue reading
There is not a parent alive whose heart won’t swell with pride when told that their child has such good manners. Unfortunately, qualities like manners and politeness are not inborn, for they need to be taught from a very young age. Are good manners disappearing from children these days? If you think they still matter, read on… Continue reading
It’s natural and it’s completely understandable that a new baby brings out the urge to spend money for all the best baby stuff you can get your hands on. However, if spending becomes overspending or turns into a habit, and precludes you from meeting other essential financial goals such as settling of debts and overheads, it may spell trouble. Continue reading
Everything costs money and having a baby is no exception. In fact, as a new parent, it doesn’t matter if you’re working or staying at home, you’ll be surprised how your Ringgits seem to “sprout wings and fly away really quickly” as soon as baby arrives in the scene. Managing your finances is crucial if you’re to build a happy home, so here are some suggestions on how you can make ends meet more easily. Continue reading
We live in a world where spending money is almost as natural as eating and drinking. With every purchase we make, we end up with more stuff and less money, which is not a bad thing unless we’re buying things we don’t need. If you’d like to have more money and less stuff you don’t need for a change, this article is for you. Continue reading
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and disability in the world today: over 17.5 million people die from cardiovascular disease every year. This dangerous disease, which used to affect the older generation at one time has now penetrated younger age groups. Continue reading
If you’re thinking of starting a family or even to have another baby, it’s never too early to prepare your body for it. This is called preconception health care and it focuses on things you can do in preparation for pregnancy. Continue reading
