My kids are so excited for their summer vacation… unfortunately, I’m not! Like many parents, this time of the year brings a mixture of emotions. Of course, I love the idea of my children being able to chill out and rest over the school break. H ...
Are you expecting a visit from a relative with diabetes? Or perhaps you are going to their home for a time? Being responsible for an elder with diabetes can be daunting and challenging, but by readying yourself and being prepared there’s absolutely no ...
The temperature’s rising and expecting moms will be feeling it more than most! Hormonal changes in pregnancy mean you’re going to be physically warmer anyway so it’s often a real challenge to feel comfortable during the depths of summer. T ...
Maintaining your family’s schedule throughout the year is challenging, and this can become even more challenging during the Holy Month of Ramadan. For Muslims, the Holy Month is the most glorious of the year and is accompanied by a renewed sense of co ...
Although pregnant or breastfeeding ladies are exempt from fasting under Islamic law during the Holy Month, some will choose to fast. The most crucial thing to remember is not to make any decision without first consulting your doctor with his/her full knowle ...
After your C-section, you’ll be totally distracted by your beautiful new arrival and excited to get on with your lives as a family. However, you don’t get to do that just yet ...
Nothing can prepare you for the change that comes with bringing an elderly loved one to live in your home. Particularly when you’re used to having space all to yourself and your family! Or, if you live alone, you must accept that walkin ...
Is there a right time to get pregnant?
Having worked in the baby and child industry for 4 years now I often get asked the question “when is the right time to get pregna ...
You Haven’t Lost Your Mind, You’ve Had a Baby
You’ve given birth to a beautiful, healthy baby. You and your partner have never felt so happy and blessed. Friends and family are telling you how lucky you are... And ...
A parent plays many important roles in a child's life.
From teaching them how to walk and ride a bike, to helping them get into college and raise children of their own, they are a source of guidance all along. With ti ...
Are you a new mum? It may be the case that you are not aware of the exact treatment post-delivery for yourself and your new born baby. If you are a working parent then it further becomes mandatory to have someone at home who can take special care of your ba ...
In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there is this quote floating around the internet. The said quote talks about how mammogramming your boobs is more important than instagramming them. While this couldn't be truer (and hilarious in equal par ...
Typically, babies get their teeth in pairs from the age on 5-6 months. First come the middle two on the bottom. A month or so later, the two above those arrive. Still, it's not uncommon to see a baby with four bottom and no uppe ...
It might seem counterintuitive, but babies are not born with the ability to differentiate between day and night. The first 3 months are spent developing this pattern, so being able to adjust your sleeping patterns to prepare for ...
We spend an inordinate amount of time focusing on the post-pregnancy bodies of the rich and famous, desperately wondering how we’re going to measure up to them. Do they know something we don’t a ...
You missed your period, a question comes into your mind, am I pregnant? Next thing you do is take a pregnancy test by using one of those over the counters. You got 2 lines! Does this mean you are soon to be a mother?
It is im ...
Preterm labor is labor that happens too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. If ...
It might seem counterintuitive, but babies are not born with the ability to differentiate between day-and-night. The first 3 months is spent view more