Give Me Chocolate!
Love chocolate? Then, you’d probably be glad to know that it’s a safe and healthy indulgence for pregnant women. Numerous studies and researches have managed to reveal certain benefits of eating chocolate during pregnancy, provided that caffeine intake is below…
My Child has a Nail Infection
A fingernail infection is an infection at the base of the fingernail caused by bacteria or yeast. In medical terminology, it is known as ‘paronychia’. The infected area can become swollen, red and painful and a pus filled blister (known…
Eating Out and About
Out of the comforts of your own kitchen, you may have to face dietary concerns that you probably have not even considered before. One of the most common worry every mum-to-be has is what food goes into her body. However,…
Jumping In Muddy Puddles: A Parent’s Perspective
The phrase technology savvy is an understatement when it comes to my two and a half year old toddler, Kirtu. At her young age, she is adept at scrolling for her favourite nursery rhymes and animated series on YouTube, has…
Weaning Ways: The Best Solid Foods for Your Infant
At around six months old, babies will have to be weaned off their solely milk diets and begin consuming solid food. This is because milk alone will not be enough to meet their developmental needs. So, in addition to milk,…
A Healthy Child is a Happy Child
No parent can deny the anxiety and heartache of seeing their child down with a flu or cough. Still, as sure as the mercury drops, it seems like there is no avoiding viruses that make their rounds through homes and…
Laughter: The Essence of a Joyful Life
It might not be an easy concept to grip, especially during times of sadness or conflict, but a decent sense of humor can always help you see the lighter side of things and help you sail through life a whole…
Weight Loss and Perimenopause
Are you having sudden hot flashes and sleeping problems? Do you find your mood swings getting out of control? Is your menstrual cycle not consistent? If these things are worrying you, it is time to ask yourself… What Is It?…
The Link Between Stress and Inability to Conceive
If you’re having a hard time getting pregnant, you may hear this statement being repeated to you: “Stop stressing about it!”. Although this can feel insulting, there’s a kernel of truth to it, for stress CAN interfere with conception. Stress…
Ear Infection in Babies
Does your baby seem to be crying for no reason? Ear infection may be the cause. Ear infections are very common in babies and it is quite easy to confuse all that crying and fussing for colic or some other…
