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Pregnancy can be a frustrating ordeal and carries its own set of problems which can aggravate or cause insomnia and tempt one to pop one of those colorful pills that promise to drive away all the stress and worrying. Imagine that one night where you can slip away into a dreamless state … Read more
Have a craft or activity at a child’s birthday party is usually a necessary element to a successful party. You can easily plan a party around a craft theme for your daughter or son if they are a huge fan of arts and crafts. A craft birthday party will keep your guests entertained … Read more
Getting to know your baby is a huge part of the excitement of having a child and when they start to make noises and sounds, you know it won’t be long until they start to want to talk. Every child is different in terms of when they decided to start … Read more
The more your baby grows, the more chance you have of trying out new flavors on them. Bearing in mind that during the first few months baby should eat only one new food at a time. This tests the child’s tolerance and is better for their young taste buds. Here are some ideas … Read more
folic acid and speech A study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has found a link between development that suggests taking supplements before and during pregnancy can reduce the risk of delayed language learning. “Maternal use of supplements containing folic acid within the period from four weeks before, to eight weeks after conception was associated with … Read more
38°C, 39°C… your baby has a fever and you don’t know what else to do to offer him/her relief. How should you react? Should you consult a doctor straight away? Here is some advice to follow to avoid getting into a panic. What you need to know about fever A child … Read more
Researchers have found evidence that Vitamin D supplements for pregnant women in the world’s colder, darker countries may stave off multiple sclerosis (MS) in their offspring. The finding adds to a growing body of work showing a link between low Vitamin D levels and the debilitating disease, which sees the immune … Read more
Between the ages of five and twelve, children have an increasing amount of freedom over food choice and often eat outside the home. Peer pressure and advertising also start to play their part in your children’s food preferences. In this episode a nutritionist is giving some guidelines to follow for … Read more
There are certain foods that should be avoided in pregnancy or eaten with extreme care during the most important time of your life. Try to have some really healthy fast foodsfor pregnant women to avoid junk. Fish DON’T EAT Raw or undercooked fish or shellfish (such as oysters and clams) Fish with high levels of mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and … Read more
Convenience foods that taste good are one of the luxuries of modern living – it’s just unfortunate that so many of them are full of preservatives and other ingredients you should steer clear of during pregnancy. But there are a number of quick and easy foods that are genuinely good … Read more