Celebrated worldwide every April 22nd, Earth Day was established 42 years ago to create awareness and appreciation of our precious – and increasingly fragile – planet. With over a billion participants around the world, individuals from every walk of life,…

Stacking up a few blocks to make a tower and then knocking it over. This never fails to keep toddlers occupied and entertained! Construction toys such as toy blocks have been around for generations and it looks like they’ll be…

A playgroup is a session where mums, dads or any other caregivers get together with their respective children in a relaxed environment. A playgroup may be run by parents or caregivers, or it might be part of a set-up in…

Babies will begin to crawl around on all four limbs before they move on to walking, running, jumping etc. As the first gait of humans, crawling is a movement brought about by the synchronized movement of knees and hands. Babies…

Day 1 : M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E Despite the sun in the sky, the weather was chilly and the four of us bundled ourselves in semi winter clothing before heading off to Disneyland. Kirtu, my firstborn, had one too many hash browns…

Pregnancy glow – the term used to refer to the lustrous hair, sparkling eyes and glowing skin that a pregnant woman seem to acquire as part of pregnancy. Some women however, need a little coaxing in terms of health habits…

Breast milk is truly, nature’s gift for every child. It is specially designed to cater for all a baby’s nutritional needs in the first six months of life. For maximum benefits, breastfeeding should be initiated soon after the birth of…

Clean indoor air is just as important as outdoor air and parents of asthmatic children know all too well how important it is to keep the air quality at home at its best. Here are some pointers on how to…

Pregnant and working? We applaud you! For some women, especially those who are lucky enough to not suffer from any form of pregnancy sickness, working is one way to wait out the nine months while still generating an income. There…

An apple a day, keeps the doctors away. Such is the importance of nutrients for the body and since apples are believed to be rich in essential nutrients, hence the saying. Apples contain several health benefits for pregnant women too.…