Dealing with Dengue during Pregnancy
What is dengue? By now, every single one of you would probably know what dengue is and how dangerous it can be. But for those of you, who are still not very clear with it, don’t worry – we are…
When My Child Won’t Listen
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT Positive behaviour supports principles that regard a right of a child to be treated with dignity. It focuses on a child’s overall success, not just the challenging behaviours. When dealing with a challenging behaviour, positive behaviour support…
Your Amazing Feet
The human foot has 42 muscles, 26 bones, 33 joints, and at least 50 ligaments and tendons made of strong fibrous tissues to keep all the moving parts together… plus 250,000 sweat glands. The foot is an evolutionary marvel, capable…
Earn, Save and Spend: How Can Kids Save Money?
Most children love money! They love seeing their piggy banks fill up with coins and notes and they love emptying it out, and then spending all the money on toys and junk food. Being able to buy toys and chocolates…
Who Says Football is Only for Boys?: A Parent’s Perspective
Today was my first hand experience at being called a soccer mom and being welcomed to an elite group. It felt nice being part of something though I don’t feel anything like a soccer mom. I may have some of…
Ask Our Experts: Common Flu and Sore Throat
What is the best remedy for a common flu and sore throat? Most of the time, common flu and sore throat are due to viral infection of the upper respiratory tract and normally self limiting without the need for medication.…
What Can Your Feet Tell You?
10 Things Your Feet Say About Your Health. A general change in the feet—whether on the skin, nails, or perhaps the way you feel—can be the primary warning of a very likely major health issue that when detected early, could…
Labor Made Easy
Natural? Epidural? Know Your Choices! They don’t call it labour for nothing. A huge part of the process is all about getting through the unbearable pain that comes with the whole miracle of pregnancy. But calm down, just like everything…
The Pregnancy Roller Coaster
The diaper commercial was a lighthearted montage of wild animals with their newborns. There was a penguin protecting her chick, a zebra circling her foal and so on. Some really touching melody played in the background. Ten seconds in –…
Mummy’s Diary: Birthday Parties
In this article, Gayatri Unsworth talks about children’s’ birthday parties and how to make it a fun fun day with maximum fun and minimal stress for both, parents and the birthday kid. Birthday parties – love them or hate them,…