How to Encourage Your Child to Love Reading Tips for Raising a Lifelong Reader Introducing your child to the joy of reading opens up a world of possibilities—from exciting adventures to expanding their vocabulary and language skills. It’s a bonding experience that fosters meaningful time spent together, creating memories as you explore stories and ideas. Even dedicating just 10 to…
All About Gentle Parenting: Cultivating Connection and Kindness in Parenting Parenting, although incredibly rewarding, can be overwhelming and challenging. Amid the sea of advice, expectations and self-doubt, many parents seek an approach that fosters a strong bond and instills kindness, respect and empathy in their children. With so many different parenting options out there, how do you choose the method…
Struggles during mealtimes is a common scene for Parents with fussy toddlers. Fussy eating is a common concern for parents around the world, with many worrying that an uncooperative child at mealtime could lead to their child not getting the diverse source of nutrients they need. Young children’s tastes and food preferences change from day to day – it can…
Some women may develop pelvic pain in pregnancy. This is sometimes called pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP) or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD). PGP is a collection of uncomfortable symptoms caused by a stiffness of your pelvic joints or the joints moving unevenly at either the back or front of your pelvis. Symptoms of PGP PGP is not harmful to your…
Early Signs of Pregnancy Finally the day you have been waiting for is here! You have discovered you are pregnant and probably excited and anxious at the same time, wondering what is happening inside your body. Apart from the missed period, there are some early pregnancy symptoms you should be aware of. You may feel some or all of these…
Common Breastfeeding issues Breastfeeding has several benefits both to the baby and the mother. Your baby will have fewer ear infections, respiratory illnesses and bouts of diarrhea. Breast milk contains antibodies, which help your baby to fight off viruses and bacteria. It lowers the risk of several chronic illnesses like diabetes, obesity and some types of cancers. For the mother,…
The postnatal period still has a “fame” that doesn’t match reality. Although much more is talked about it today, a lot still needs to be demystified. In evidence, the pressure society in general places on new mothers and families, which is almost a “mystery”: if all women who become mothers go through the postnatal period, why do we still have…
Optimum Nutrition – Trimester 3 (The third trimester is 28-40 weeks gestation) In the third and final trimester of your pregnancy, as your baby reaches full term you have to watch your nutrition even more closely. The foods you will eat now will impact your baby’s health long after she is born. Along with this you also have to prepare your…
Optimum Nutrition – Trimester 2 After the first trimester, energy requirements increase in the second trimester. Now you only need extra 300 calories per day. The quality of food you eat is critical for your baby’s growth and development. Furthermore making nutritious food choices will ensure a desired weight outcome. A variety of factors influence weight gain in pregnancy, however on…
