“The time is always right to do what is right”, “Time waits for no one”, “It takes time to build a castle”.
There are many proverbs about time. One thing for sure, time does fly and we’ve already put the first quarter of 2018 behind us!
There is this birthing practice of leaving the umbilical cord uncut and attached to the placenta and baby until it falls off naturally, which usually about 10 days. It used to be quite the thing back in the 1970s, although most young moms and moms-to-be today are probably not aware of it. Today, however, the lotus birth seems to be making a comeback! Continue reading
If you’ve given birth before, you’d probably be familiar with the term perineal tear, which is a possible consequence of having a vaginal birth. Many women have experienced this, but is it as inevitable as it seems to be? Well, maybe not, so moms-to-be, take note, especially if you want to try your best to avoid a tear while giving birth. Continue reading
When we talk about toys, we automatically think of fun times with lots of laughter and happiness. We think of little children (and big ones too!) playing and exploring their playthings with interest. After all, these are what toys represent – fun times! Continue reading
A stroller is an absolute necessity if you tend to walk about a lot with your little one. Still, being a mom with a stroller does not mean you have the right to hog the sidewalk or knock into people at the mall! Continue reading
When it comes to making a family, it’s no one’s decision but your own as to when to have children and how many to have, for that matter. Will you have a big family or small? Many couples envision the pitter-patters of two or more pairs of little feet around the house as the ideal picture of the perfect little family. Continue reading
When it’s time to make a baby, what every hopeful couple would appreciate the most is an easy conception. How hard can it be? Most of us imagine that some loving action between the sheets would lead to an offspring being born in nine months. Continue reading
It’s safe to say that epidurals are here to stay but even so, it’s surprising to see how little women, in general, know about this procedure apart from the fact that it offers them a pain-free birthing experience. Continue reading
The issue of how much screen time is appropriate for little ones is right up there with the number of snacks between meals that are acceptable in their diets. Continue reading
After their little one’s first birthday, parents will notice that milk will begin to become less and less of a priority as their child starts to consume a wider variety of foods. However, should milk remain in a toddler’s diet? Read on… Continue reading
