Colostrum (also known as beestings or first milk) is a form of milk produced by the mammary glands in late pregnancy and the few days after giving birth. Human and bovine colostrums are thick, sticky and yellowish. In humans, it…

So, you stopped smoking as soon as you found out you’re pregnant – good for you! Or perhaps you have modified your diet plan to ensure you baby gets all the vital nutrients throughout your pregnancy – Well done! Having…

The experience of being a new mom is filled with an array of emotions. One minute you’re feeling joy and the next, you may feel down, due to tiredness, concern, worry, etc. It’s perfectly normal to experience these changes of…

Can a child have too many toys? And if so, does it matter? Can there possibly be any downside to this? Read on… Parents will be parents. We can moan, grumble, complain about the mess our little one’s toys are…

Parenting is a series (let’s make that a never-ending series) of learning curves to get a pass. We’re practically learning as we go, aren’t we? Well, if you’re a parent of a baby who is heading towards weaning, you’re in…

Choosing baby clothes is definitely one of the highlights for all new parents or parents-to-be. While there are all sorts available out there in terms of designs, brands, color, material, etc, one important factor to always keep in mind is…

Remember all those secondary school days filled with the gossip of who likes who, and who did what? And who can forget too, the school rumor starter, who somehow always had the juiciest gossip to share? Now that you’re a…

Since they were born, children are listening and learning from their surroundings every waking hour of their lives. They are listening to you too and hanging on to most of what you say. So, remember, what comes out of your…

Let’s face it – eating healthy is something even adults struggle with, even though it’s something totally doable! It’s no secret these days that eating the right kinds of food will help keep all sorts of illnesses at bay, and…

For most pregnant women, a natural instinct takes over somewhere in the third trimester of their pregnancy, where there will be feeling an intense urge to prepare their home for a baby’s arrival. This is called the nesting instinct, whereby…