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
Do babies and toddlers need to be active? How much physical activity do they need to thrive? The answer is, yes they do! Continue reading
Swaddling is an ancient technique of wrapping babies in a blanket or muslin cloth. Swaddling is safe if done properly, and the correct technique is important to avoid the risk of suffocation when the baby is asleep. We asked two experts about baby swaddling, and also to explain the importance as well as the benefits of swaddling. Here’s what they had to share. Continue reading
No one said parenting was easy, but it need not be all that dramatic either, you know! Parenting is nothing more than a series of learning curves to get past, and we learn as we go along, incident by incident, day by day. When it’s time for a baby to start on solid foods, it’s natural for parents to feel a tad nervous, for let’s face it – we never know what’s going to happen. Will your baby love their first solid food, or will they refuse it? Whatever happens, remember that tomorrow is a new day and you can always try again! In the meantime, here are some golden nuggets of wisdom for you in the matter of baby weaning. Continue reading
As your body goes through a massive transformation during pregnancy, it will take commitment and effort to get back into shape again after you have given birth. Postnatal exercise does more than just help you to lose weight, it also hastens postnatal recovery, raises your energy level, restores muscle strength and even prevents postpartum depression. Continue reading
Down syndrome affects many families in Malaysia in different ways. BabyTalk had a precious opportunity to speak with Dr Diana Osman of Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre on the subject and this is what she had to share with us. Continue reading
